A very special medal and flower bearer
Updated: 2012-08-09 15:23:11
( chinadaily.com.cn)
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Steve Tarrant, a medal and flower bearer who is in a wheelchair after losing his right leg in an accident, holds a tray of flowers during an Olympic victory ceremony in Weymouth and Portland, southern England, on Aug 7, 2012. In the Games, he is the only medal and flower bearer who has to serve sitting in a wheelchair. Steve lost his right leg below the knee and suffered multiple injuries following a terrible accident at Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 24, 2000. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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