What’s the Story Podcast is a two-time Irish podcast of the year, bringing you Ireland’s best comedy, entertainment, craic, and nonsense. Everyone has a story to tell and we want to tell it. Join Danny & Mero as they bring you tales from around Ireland (and sometimes beyond) with guests, and of course their own stories and laughs along the way. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, always entertaining. All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected.
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Chapter 5: Johnny Fulham, What’s the Story?
Our guest on “What’s the Story?” this week is a legend of The Paralympic Games. Johnny Fulham represented Ireland four times, four times, four times, four times at the Paralympic Games between 1992 and 2004. He set several Irish records and won two European Championships along the way.
Mero & Danny spoke to Johnny about growing up in Ireland with a disability, his venture into wheelchair sports, a 16 year career as an elite athlete, his new career as Vice President of Paralympics Ireland as well as his work with The Irish Wheelchair Association. We also take a look at the road to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, Star Wars, Alex Zanardi, Oscar Pistorius, and a tough decision regarding the loves in Johnny’s life…. Subscribe on iTunes and don’t forget to rate and review, let us know what you think.