I’m Ella, I’m 16 years old, and this week I’m flying to Abu Dhabi as part of the Great Britain cycling team in the Special Olympics World Games.I have Down’s Syndrome, and lots of people think that people with disabilities can’t do sport, but I’ve always loved P.E. and am in the top set in a mainstream school. My hobbies are all sporty and active, like swimming, dancing and gymnastics.
I got a gold medal at a national competition in Manchester in 2016, so my head coach said I should try out for the Special Olympics in Sheffield in 2017.At least five of my friends – including girls without disabilities and my friends from the Guides – have started cycling after seeing what I’ve been able to do
The neighbours see me when I’m out and about and shout ‘Go on Ella!’ It gives me a boost to hear them when I’m tired and helps me get up the big hills around where we live. I want to come first and I will try my best, but if I don’t, I won’t be sad because the Special Olympics is about more than the medals, it’s about believing in yourself and supporting others.I was definitely a lot shyer before I started out, but since I started competing, I’ve given talks in school assemblies about my cycling, I’ve done my Duke of Edinburgh award and I’ve met lots of new people my own age at competitions and through my squad.
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