National Paralympic Heritage Trust
Paralympic Voices

Discover > Speaker Name: Sally Haynes

Challenging attitudes

Sally recalls early attitudes towards the Paralympic Games and how she challenged them.

The sporting community

Sally talks about the country-wide comradeship she gained through sport.

The Finmere Horse Show

Sally recalls the origins of the Finmere Show, raising money for the plane that carried athletes to Rome in 1960.

Guttmann’s character

Sally remembers Guttmann’s formidable character.

Stoke Mandeville’s reputation

Sally describes the hope that Stoke Mandeville’s reputation gave her after her spinal injury.