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Rowan Crothers (Paralympic Swimmer with Cerebral Palsy)|#114

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Show Notes

"It ultimately hinges on the coach's willingness and the environment's openness to embrace disability and foster understanding." Join us in the ListenABLE studio as we welcome the remarkable Rowan Crothers, a three-time Paralympian and six-time medalist, for an exclusive behind the curtain for the recent Paris Paralympics (2024). In this captivating episode, Rowan dives into: The important ways classifications shape sponsorship opportunities for Paralympic athletes. How Cerebral Palsy can be an Invisible Disability Rowan's honest performance review of his race at the games Don't miss this chance to hear from an inspiring athlete who is redefining possibilities and pushing the boundaries of sport! Want to learn more about Rowan? Check out his socials below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowan.crothers/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rowancrothers Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/8RD9QtY-pcU

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