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Breaking Limits, Making History - Alex Roca the first athlete with a 76% disability to complete a marathon
By Joshua Emmanuel Wong profile image Joshua Emmanuel Wong
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Breaking Limits, Making History - Alex Roca the first athlete with a 76% disability to complete a marathon

Alex Roca made history at the Barcelona Marathon by becoming the world's first person with a 76% disability to complete a marathon. Roca has cerebral palsy, which was caused by herpetic viral encephalitis (cerebral herpes) at the age of six months. He has limited mobility on his left

Alex Roca made history at the Barcelona Marathon by becoming the world's first person with a 76% disability to complete a marathon.

Roca has cerebral palsy, which was caused by herpetic viral encephalitis (cerebral herpes) at the age of six months. He has limited mobility on his left side and communicates through sign language. His doctors were not optimistic about Alex's chances of survival, but his work ethic, determination, and resilience have enabled him to face life and not be defined by his disability.

'I want to break barriers and stigmas so that all the people in this world who find themselves in a difficulty see my example, get motivated and don't stop fighting.' - Alex Roca

In an exclusive interview, he told Runner's World Magazine, "The word "no" is the word I like the most. It is the word I have heard the most in my life: you will not be able to live, nor walk, nor study, nor have a partner. And I said: "You are going to see how I manage it", and I have fought to show the world that the limit is up to you.

What we can learn from Alex

His will to succeed in the face of overwhelming odds propelled him to make history and motivate many around the world. It demonstrates that one can overcome even the biggest hurdles and accomplish their goals with effort, tenacity, and perseverance.

Alex's Mantra is "You set your own limits, they are set by us individually.

His mantra serves as a potent reminder not to let our limits define who we are or prevent us from achieving our aspirations. Instead, we should concentrate on our abilities and make an effort to go beyond what we think is possible.

His success also brings up how crucial accessibility and inclusion are for people with impairments. In order for people who have disabilities to achieve their objectives and lead full lives, it is crucial to build a society that supports and enables them.

By Joshua Emmanuel Wong profile image Joshua Emmanuel Wong
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