Adversity to Inspiration [1 of 4]: Hector Picard | No Room for Excuses
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After losing both arms in an electrical accident Hector Picard took up the sport of triathlon, building his own adaptive tools to help him, fueling his recovery with the desire to inspire others. Now, 160 races later, Hector tries his hand at the grueling SOS Triathlon and reflects back on his journey from 'Adversity to Inspiration'.
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