I was competing in an IPC World Cup race, but the finish area was short and I came across the line with my head down and went straight through the fence. It was only because the Italian team doctor leapt out to grab me that I didn't smash through the café window.

I fell in love for the right reason. I fell in love unconditionally.

Having loved sport my whole life, competing in a Paralympics would be a dream come true.

I'm a good mother. I'm a good person.

Eighty per cent of global warming comes from livestock and deforestation.

The hardest thing for me is walking. Can you imagine you've got a metal pole and if you put pressure on it like a strong walk, you can walk.

Anytime I was challenged and told I couldn't do something, I would absolutely have to prove the opposite. And I did.