'Tragic beauty' as Zyw battles MND to make Winter Paralympics history

Edinburgh's Davy Zyw speaks of "the tragic beauty" of becoming what is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter Paralympics.

24 Feb, 10:51 — 24 Feb, 10:51

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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive and debilitating condition that severely impacts motor functions, making athletic pursuits incredibly challenging. For an athlete to not only continue training but also compete at the elite level of the Winter Paralympics while battling MND is an extraordinary feat. This story highlights immense resilience and challenges perceptions of what is possible despite severe physical limitations, potentially marking a historic first in snowsports.

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Davy ZywSnowsport athlete with MND Winter ParalympicsInternational sporting competition EdinburghDavy Zyw's hometown

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