‘Why Not?’: Blindness Won’t Hold Back Para-Athlete Matt Formston
By: Laura Bennett
The four-time World Champion cyclist, surfer and adventurer lost 95 per cent of his vision at the age of five, and he faces every challenge with one simple question.
Adapting to his abilities was challenging for Matt Formston, but not as challenging as realising the drive to overcome them was misplaced.
“I wanted to prove to the world that I wasn’t blind, that I didn’t have a disability,” said Matt.
“My drive was based on [the idea] that if I can tackle you, I’m not blind; if I can run faster than you, I’m not blind.
“It was…
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