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In photo: double amputee Jumping Jim Simpson tackles the Spartan Super Race

by | 21st, September 2013

FACE of the day: Double amputee soldier Lance Bombardier James Simpson tackles the Spartan Super Race at West Midlands Water Ski Centre, Warwickshire. Simpson lost his legs in Afghanistan. He was with the 5th Regiment, Royal Artillery when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in Helmand. That was in November 2009. Says James: “I’m doing it because I can.”

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Posted: 21st, September 2013 | In: Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink