By Raji Unnikrishnan
A PARAPLEGIC man set a world record last night in Bahrain by running a race in an upright position thanks to technological advancements in the treatment available to spine injury patients.
Lebanese Michael ‘mighty Mike’ Haddad, who is paralysed from the chest down, clocked 1.16 minutes as he became the first ever athlete to attempt a 100-metre dash using only an exoskeleton and crutches.
“This feeling is amazing,” said Mr Haddad who performed the feat at the opening ceremony of the Asian Youth Paralympic Games, at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.
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