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Blind Athlete's Grit: Relearning Life, Aiming for Ironman
7 Sep
Summary
- Visually impaired athlete aims for first Ironman post-accident.
- A fall down stairs caused brain bleed, back and pelvis fractures.
- Learned to walk and swim again after severe injuries.
A visually impaired athlete, Rob Sears, is preparing for his first Ironman competition following a serious accident.
Sears, who began para-triathlons in 2017 due to his progressive vision loss, suffered a critical fall down a flight of stairs in July of last year. This incident led to a bleed on his brain and fractures in his back and pelvis.
He described the recovery process as having to learn 'how to do everything from scratch.' The experience profoundly shifted his outlook, instilling a belief that life is fleeting and should not be spent dwelling on difficulties.
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