Van der Poll swaps surf for ice at historic World Champs

Kirsty Van der Poll is no stranger to breaking boundaries.

From Para-athletics and wheelchair basketball to surfing – and now Para-ice hockey – the 24-year-old has embraced every sporting challenge thrown her way.

The Welsh athlete's journey began on the track, before a moment of inspiration led her into Para-sports.

"I was a really sporty kid growing up," she explained. "But I started struggling a bit in able-bodied sports because I was born with a disability called talipes – more commonly known as clubfoot."


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