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‘It felt amazing to be on the start line again’: the rugby pro who became paralysed – and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

January 18, 2026

Taylor Gough, a former professional rugby player, became paralyzed at the age of 20 due to a car accident. Five years later, he is training to compete in the 2028 Paralympic Games, demonstrating resilience and determination in his journey back to competitive sports.

‘It felt amazing to be on the start line again’: the rugby pro who became paralysed – and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

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Taylor Gough suffered a car accident at age 20 that left him paralyzed.
He was a professional rugby player with the Leicester Tigers youth team.
Gough aims to compete in the 2028 Paralympic Games.
His journey highlights a significant transformation from athlete to overcoming disability.

Sport Health Society Mental health Health & wellbeing Life and style Body image Disability and sport Disability Leicester Rugby union Paralympics

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‘It felt amazing to be on the start line again’: the rugby pro who became paralysed – and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

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‘It felt amazing to be on the start line again’: the rugby pro who became paralysed – and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

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