Not every little boy can say he has an elite athlete as his best pal, but William Reckless isn’t your average little boy.
The six-year-old, who lost both his legs to sepsis three years ago, has become firm friends with Paralympian Richard Whitehead, who is encouraging the youngster to follow his dreams.
William, who faces more surgery later this year, met Richard through his foundation, which champions disabled people and gives them access to sport. The top athlete, 46, who has two gold and two silver Paralympic medals to his name, is currently in training for the 2024 games in Paris.
