Sarah Piercy

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Sarah Piercy (born c. 1980) is a British wheelchair athlete with a rare condition called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

At the age of 19 and in her first attempt at the race, she won the 2000

Paralympics as well. In February, 2009, a local online newspaper noted that her equestrian ambitions were being stymied because local riding stables would not allow her to ride their horses due to concerns related to safety regulations and due to being only able to ride side saddle due to her hips. Piercy Bristol half in 2009.[2]

References

  1. ^ "London Marathon History" (PDF). Flora London Marathon. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 April 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  2. ^ "Disabled rider's dream hit by red tape". thisisplymouth.co.uk. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 19 May 2009.