49-Year-old Becomes First Blind Woman to Swim English Channel: ‘Nothing is Impossible’

A Paralympic gold medalist has become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel, and she finished under time. She said that being blind has left her feeling “isolated,” but thanks to swimming, she has a “newfound confidence” and hopes her feat “inspires others”. 49-year-old Melanie Barratt took on the challenge after falling […] The post 49-Year-old Becomes First Blind Woman to Swim English Channel: ‘Nothing is Impossible’ appeared first on Good News Network.

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