The inspirational life of Luis Herazo - #TeamAgitos - on the Road to Rio
- 8 years ago
More about Luis' life as an athlete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H31VxZDbQ8Q
Colombia’s Luis Herazo is a shining example of how Para sport can be used to change perceptions of what is humanly possible, even proving members of his own family wrong in his short life.
Three years ago Herazo, who has a form of cerebral palsy that affects the lower parts of his body, was lying in bed unable to move after four hours of surgery to improve his mobility. He was wondering what to do with his future after a difficult childhood.
Just a short time after his recovery, in 2013 he was invited to take part in a training camp held in his home town of Monteria and supported by the Agitos Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
“Being part of that programme was life-changing for me,” said Herazo.
Clean, broadcast quality versions of Barrera’s videos are available free of charge to all media. Requests should be submitted to footage@paralympic.org. The Agitos Foundation must be credited for all use of footage.
The Agitos Foundation road to Rio 2016 videos will feature at least one athlete per week until the 4 August, to show the compelling stories that exist in Para sport development as part of #TeamAgitos. A final video for each athlete will then be published the week before the Rio 2016 Paralympics begin.
Anyone can use #TeamAgitos on social media to show they are part of the team, whether they are fans, athletes, coaches, part of the Paralympic Movement or a partner organisation.
Colombia’s Luis Herazo is a shining example of how Para sport can be used to change perceptions of what is humanly possible, even proving members of his own family wrong in his short life.
Three years ago Herazo, who has a form of cerebral palsy that affects the lower parts of his body, was lying in bed unable to move after four hours of surgery to improve his mobility. He was wondering what to do with his future after a difficult childhood.
Just a short time after his recovery, in 2013 he was invited to take part in a training camp held in his home town of Monteria and supported by the Agitos Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
“Being part of that programme was life-changing for me,” said Herazo.
Clean, broadcast quality versions of Barrera’s videos are available free of charge to all media. Requests should be submitted to footage@paralympic.org. The Agitos Foundation must be credited for all use of footage.
The Agitos Foundation road to Rio 2016 videos will feature at least one athlete per week until the 4 August, to show the compelling stories that exist in Para sport development as part of #TeamAgitos. A final video for each athlete will then be published the week before the Rio 2016 Paralympics begin.
Anyone can use #TeamAgitos on social media to show they are part of the team, whether they are fans, athletes, coaches, part of the Paralympic Movement or a partner organisation.