Bobby Griffin’s motorbike was hit by a speeding driver as he rode home one evening. He was thrown several metres through the air, suffering life changing injuries. Surgeons fought for two years to save his leg, before he decided to have it amputated. He’d been suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, but that all changed when he chose to have his lower leg removed. He meticulously planned the operation with the help of his prosthetists and physiotherapists. Within weeks he was back playing the Badminton he loved. This month he'll fly to Tokyo as a Para-Badminton coach with Team GB, having become one of the best in the world at his sport.
This episode was recorded in July which is why we don’t talk about Team GB’s medal haul at the Olympics. Bobby’s dog Lola also makes a fleeting appearance.
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