Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper
With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo. …
Lex Gillette is a four-time Paralympic medallist and world record holder in the long jump for totally blind athletes, competing around the world with the support of his sighted guide.
He may be among the greatest athletes in the history of the Games to have not won gold – but could Tokyo 2020 be his time to triumph?
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