39 minutes | Sunday, 2 June 2024
Downhill racing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world with competitors frequently reaching speeds in-excess of 70 miles per hour. This week’s guest is a gold medal winning, visually impaired, world champion skier who competes completely untethered and with only 5% sight.
This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with visually impaired paralympic skier Menna Fitzpatrick.
During this fascinating conversation Evie gets an insight into Menna’s life and exciting career learning all about the challenges she faced as a young child growing up with her particular visual impairment, how Menna prepares for races and builds the trust between her and her ski guides needed to succeed in such a demanding discipline, and the great joy and thrill she gets from the sport she participates in.
This was a wonderfully varied and exciting conversation with a very talented guest and we thank Menna greatly for her time and involvement.