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World Service,17 Sep 2010,10 mins

Paralympics Games in Rome 1960

Witness History

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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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