Should the Paralympics and Olympics unite? We ask an expert

‘The more categories you put people in, not just in sport but in life, the less progress you make.’ Illustration: Lalalimola/The Guardian

In our age of inclusion, is holding two separate events – the Olympics and the Paralympics – outdated? Could combining them give world-class Paralympians the widespread exposure they deserve? I spoke to Ellie Robinson, Team GB Paralympic swimmer and one of the presenting team for the Paralympic Games on Channel 4.

Hi Ellie! How’s today going?
Today’s been fun – I was on Lorraine earlier! But I had an assignment due yesterday as I’m still in university.