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This Paralysed Australian Sportsman Walked The Length Of A Football Pitch To Celebrate The Grand Final

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2. McKinnon was left paralysed from the neck down following a dangerous tackle during a game in 2014. Since then he has been undergoing a very public recovery, writing a book and constantly updating his fans on his progress on social media.

McKinnon was left paralysed from the neck down following a dangerous tackle during a game in 2014. Since then he has been undergoing a very public recovery, writing a book and constantly updating his fans on his progress on social media.
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3. McKinnon says he is now able to walk 80 metres (260ft) without tiring.