{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5daf5dc26189552221218ff0/6639503b55607b00121a33d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#314: Justin Levene - Jiu Jitsu World Champion & Endurance Cyclist","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5daf5dc26189552221218ff0/1715032058926-1b2b3572d6a4dac87079e4fc7bffd536.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Days before his 21st birthday, Justin’s life changed irrevocably. A cough caused a herniated disc with subsequent surgeries all failing, resulting in paralysis and almost 18 months in hospital.</p><p><br></p><p>Sport has always been a key aspect of Justin’s life and it promptly became a lifeline and career. In Wheelchair racing, Justin has won 29 marathon titles across the globe. Justin is also the World and European Champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Winning his 2nd World championship this year in Abu Dhabi. In 2022 Justin and a friend completed the 1st non supported crossing of the USA by handbike, towing his wheelchair behind him. The over 3000mile journey was completed in 48 days raising over £200,000 for a disabled children’s charity.</p><p><br></p><p>A staunch activist for equality and human rights, Justin works tirelessly to see fair treatment for everyone.</p><p>A mentor to newly injured civilians and veterans, in 2019 Justin was named in the Top 10 most powerful and influential disabled people in the UK.</p>","author_name":"Jonathan Bowman-Perks"}