

#95 VERONICA YOKO PLEBANI and the PARALYMPIC PREVIEW
Aug 28, 2024
Veronica Yoko Plebani, a remarkable Italian paratriathlete and author, speaks about overcoming the challenges of bacterial meningitis that changed her life at 15. She shares her journey through injury recovery and rigorous training as she prepares for her second Paralympic Games in triathlon. Veronica also discusses the importance of community support for athletes with disabilities and her experience gracing the cover of Italian Vogue. Her novel reflects her transformative journey, aiming to inspire and challenge societal perceptions of disability.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Resilience and Recovery: An Athlete's Journey
02:06 • 6min
Navigating Adaptations and Healthcare in Disability
08:02 • 2min
The Harrowing Journey of Bacterial Meningitis
10:09 • 6min
A Young Girl's Journey Through Amputation
15:48 • 3min
Navigating Recovery: Balancing Fear and Connection
18:22 • 3min
Resilience in Paratriathlon: A Journey of Growth
21:27 • 15min
Beyond the Cover: A Journey of Representation
36:40 • 14min