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HYROX Despite Being Told He'd Never Walk Again (SCI Motivation)

May 16, 2024
Maurice Andre overcame a spinal cord injury to complete HYROX races, showcasing his remarkable determination and resilience. He shares his inspiring journey from a paragliding accident to participating in physical challenges, including a 24-hour walking challenge and 100km bike rides. Maurice's mindset and positive attitude shine through as he defies medical odds and proves that anything is possible with perseverance.
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  • Maurice Andre defied doctors' wheelchair prognosis by completing HYROX races post-spinal cord injury.
  • Maurice's resilience and determination enabled his progression from wheelchair to competitive athlete.

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Maurice Andre's Journey from a Spinal Cord Injury to High-Rocks Races

Maurice Andre, known as SCI Motivation on Instagram, endured a paragliding accident in October 2020 resulting in a spinal cord injury. Despite doctors' prognosis of permanent wheelchair use, Maurice defied the odds by completing various high-rock races. His journey involved intense rehabilitation, including using a walking robot to stimulate leg movement. Through relentless determination, Maurice progressed from crawling to standing, eventually participating in races like 5ks and quarter marathons.

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