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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ryan McDougall

Snowboarder hopes to become first with MND to compete in Winter Paralympics

Davy Zyw is hoping to compete in the 2026 Winter Paralympics (My Name’5 Doddie Foundation/PA) -

A snowboarder with motor neurone disease (MND) is training in a last-ditch effort to become the first person with the condition to compete in the Winter Paralympics.

Davy Zyw, 38, is hoping to take part in the Milan-Cortina Games in 2026, as despite his progressing condition, he can still comfortably race down snowy terrains at breakneck speed.

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