Growing up in 1990s Australia, Ellie Cole loved reading books but never saw herself depicted in the fictional characters. Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian was three years old when her right leg was amputated above the knee because of cancer. As a child, she recalls other kids pointing out her differences to their parents and “the reaction would always be quite negative”. Her debut children’s book, Felix and His Fantastic Friends, hopes to turn the tables on that disability stigma by encouraging curiosity and respectful conversations. Lear more: paralympic.org/feature/ellie-cole-book-she-wishes-she-had-growing-up The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. Stay connected to the Paralympic Movement: Website ▶ www.paralympic.org Facebook ▶ Facebook.com/Paralympics X ▶ X.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ Instagram.com/Paralympics TikTok ▶ TikTok.com/@Paralympics #Paralympics #Paris2024 #ParaSwimming #Swimming #Disability #Inclusion License Paralympic footage via IMG Video Archive ▶ http://bit.ly/49m22Bt

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