Paralympian's accident sparks miraculous recovery

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 12 years ago
Al Jazeera's Anton Sensky reports on the incredible case of Paralympic wheelchair athlete Monique van der Vorst, who has a shot at competing in the able-bodied 2016 Rio Olympics after an accident in training gave her back the full use of her legs.

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