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Kiwi paraclimber Rachel Maia finishes fourth in her World Championships category

July 18, 2019

The Whanganui women competed just five months after having her lower left leg amputated.

Whanganui paraclimber Rachel Maia has finished fourth in an amputee category at the World Championships in France.

The result comes just five months after having her lower left leg amputated.

Fellow Kiwi Di Drayton finished seventh in her category.

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