Birgit Skarstein: Paralympic role model

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Birgit Skarstein: Paralympic role model

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40 minutes

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Aug 13, 2023

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From rowing gold to tackling taboos. Paralympian Birgit Skarstein challenges stereotypes. A gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics, she campaigns for women’s sport and disability rights.

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Aug 13, 2023

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The stories behind the medals. Scout Bassett, Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry find out what it takes to make it to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Birgit Skarstein: Paralympic role model

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