Five years ago, William Stedman exceeded even his wildest expectations, capturing two Paralympic bronze medals as a 16-year-old. READ MORE:* Tokyo Paralympics: Sophie Pascoe looks to excel against adversity after tough year* Tokyo Paralympics: World holds its breath for the most precarious Games of all* Tokyo Paralympics: Who is Barney Koneferenisi, wheelchair rugby’s answer to late All Blacks great Jonah Lomu? Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images William Stedman finished fifth in the men's long jump T36 at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Nabbing two bronze medals in Rio, Stedman didn’t want to put too much unnecessary pressure on himself in Tokyo. Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images Competing at the 2016 Rio Paralympics was an eye-opening experience for William Stedman.

Source: Stuff August 29, 2021 17:00 UTC