He has no fewer than 83 international medals in para-athletics, but who can spontaneously mention his name? Ivorian Oumar Koné, three-time Paralympic champion, has built a life and career beyond prejudice about his disability, but still struggles to obtain the recognition he deserves. Today a coach, he shows an intact commitment to young people despite the difficulties. He recounts his journey and his experience, with other guests Malick Daho and Michaël Jérémiasz, narrator of the documentary “We Are People”.
Oumar Koné, Ivory Coast, 800m gold medalist on the podium at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. © Australian Paralympic Committee, CC BY-SA 3.0
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