Derek's Olympic discus dream step closer 23.04.12

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A British soldier severely injured in Afghanistan five years ago could be on his way to paralympic glory.

Private Derek Derenalagi from the 2nd Batallion the Mercian Regiment lost both his legs in Afghanistan.

His fight for life inspired Help for Heroes to be set up and, thanks to another charity REMAP which designs purpose-built equipment for the disabled, he's already reached the paralympic standard for throwing the discus.



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