My favourite object at the Paralympic Heritage Centre

Paralympians share their favourite object on display at the National Paralympic Heritage Centre

Naomi Riches MBE, Paralympic rower

Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL, Paralympic athlete

Stephanie Millward MBE, Paralympic swimmer

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