How bid to impress wife's dad led Warburton to Paralympics
Fred Warburton took up ski racing in a bid to impress his Italian father-in-law - now he is competing for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics.
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Notable Quotes
"I would never have thought this would be possible five or six years ago, I didn't know where my life was going, I didn't have a clue on what was going to happen."
— Fred Warburton , Athlete
"What a rollercoaster ride."
— Fred Warburton , Athlete
"I think we've grown into the competition."
— Jo Butterfield , Athlete
Key People
Andrew Simpson is a guide and athlete competing alongside his brother Neil.
Fred Warburton is a British skier competing in the Winter Paralympics.
James Hannan is a guide and athlete who competes alongside Fred Warburton.
Jason Kean is a British athlete competing in wheelchair curling.
Jo Butterfield is a British athlete competing in wheelchair curling.
Neil Simpson is a British athlete competing in the Winter Paralympics.
Scott Meenagh is a British athlete competing in the Winter Paralympics.
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Fred Warburton took up ski racing in a bid to impress his Italian father-in-law - now he is competing for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics.
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