Flesh-eating disease could not stop Bowen's dream
Ellie Bowen was just 13 months old when her life changed for ever, but she is now set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
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Notable Quotes
"Because I had my leg amputated at such a young age, it was just normal to me."
— Ellie Bowen , Athlete
"We nearly lost her at 13 months old, but she's here and doing amazing."
— Anne Bowen , Other
"Whatever you put ahead of her, she'll try and do it and if she can't do it, she'll get around it."
— Martin Bowen , Other
Key People
Anne Bowen is the mother of Ellie Bowen, who has supported her daughter's athletic career.
Anthony Hughes is the performance director at Disability Sport Wales and introduced Ellie Bowen to sports.
Ellie Bowen is a young athlete from Wales who is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
Martin Bowen is the father of Ellie Bowen, who has helped her with adaptations for her sporting activities.
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Ellie Bowen was just 13 months old when her life changed for ever, but she is now set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
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