Tokyo Paralympics: 'Wonderful' Leeds Paralympians prepare to take on sporting challenge of their lives

By Joe Cooper
Published 23rd Aug 2021, 16:44 BST
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Leeds Paralympians are limbering up as the eyes of the world turn once again to Tokyo for huge 12 days of sport.

The Paralympics ill take place from Tuesday, 24 August to Sunday, 5 September, after a year's delay.

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Ellen Buttrick is competing at the Tokyo Paralympics.