Bethans' Athletic Dreams Come True after Accident

7th June 2011

On the 3rd April, City of Stoke AC once again hosted the trials for the Deaf UK Athletics European Championships. This year another familiar face was that of regular GB deaf team member Bethan Lishman from Workington in Cumbria.

Bethan, who competes for Wigan Harriers, had been involved in a road traffic accident earlier this year and was seriously injured in the process. She was left with a leg injury that jeapordised her international throwing career. With the help of her friends and coach, Bob Halliwell, Bethan bounced back and took part in the trials at Stoke. With little confidence in her leg and little training  ethan took 3rd place.

Bethan commneted "After my car accident I never thought I would be able to reach the European Deaf Championships. It's a dream come true"

So, after a nail biting wait, the team for the upcoming European Champs was announced. She had been chosen to represent her country yet again.

Well done Bethan.