John Harris – Paralympic Voices

John describes being on ward 1X at the NSIC in 1964, and still returns for treatment to this day.

John describes the experience of staying at the William Harding School with other athletes when competing at the 1984 Paralympic Games.

John gives his advice to a young person starting out on a sporting career.

John talks about the camaraderie at the Games and the lifelong friendships made at Stoke Mandeville.

John remembers competing at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, where Jesse Owens famously won his Olympic gold medals in 1936.

John tells the story of his spinal injury and hospitalisation at Stoke Mandeville.

John tells the story of his record-breaking gold medal discus throw at the 1984 Games.

John describes using a homemade medal made out of gold foil to inspire him during training.