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Paralympics Games in Rome 1960
The first international games for disabled athletes were held in Rome in 1960. Margaret Maughan was a member of the British team, and she has been talking to Witness about their rather humble origins.
The first international games for disabled athletes were held in Rome in 1960.
Only people in wheelchairs were allowed to take part.
Margaret Maughan was a member of the British team, and she has been talking to Witness about their rather humble origins.
(Photo: Margaret competing at a later date)
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