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David Mzee walks record 467m in Wings for Life World Run

In 2010, David Mzee injured his spinal cord and was left paralysed. But thanks to Professor Grégoire Courtine's ground-breaking clinical study, he learned to walk again. Last year, he'd already crossed the start line of the Wings for Life World Run charity run and inspired thousands by covering an astonishing 390m. This Sunday, on May 3, Mzee once again exceeded expectations to walk a record 467m in his second participation. Here is all you need to know:- This year’s Flagship Runs were cancelled in light of the current health situation, but Mzee was one of more than 77,000 people worldwide to use the official app to perform their own run and keep raising funds for a cure for spinal cord injury. - He took to a track start line with Swede Nklas Sjöblom, who also lives in Switz...

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Inspiring drift racer blazes a global trail

Drift racing star Noor Daoud has broken down numerous barriers in her life and in 2017 revealed how she confounded Arab society’s expectations and spoke of her passion to promote the sport. Here’s all you need to know: - Daoud launched her motorsport career in 2009 when she took part in a speed test, graduating to the high octane world of drifting two years later. - She is also a qualified personal trainer and enjoys skydiving and Muay Thai Boxing. - Growing up in the occupied West Bank in Palestine, she credits her mother for giving her the courage to explore the world of drift racing. She would borrow her mum’s car and go drift in supermarket car parks, within range of Israeli guns. - Along with Mona Ali, Marah Zahalka and Betty Saadeh, Daoud is part of a racing te...

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