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Bárbara lost her vision and found a new form of freedom in running

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 17:55

Bárbara lost her vision in 2017, but this condition did not prevent her from remaining connected to the world of running. The athlete found in the sport a new form of freedom and personal achievement after facing blindness.

Bárbara's story demonstrates how the loss of one sense does not necessarily mean the end of a passion. Even without being able to see, she remained active in the world of running, adapting to the new circumstances.

The article highlights that for Bárbara, running became not just a physical activity, but a way to reconnect with the feeling of freedom she experienced before losing her vision. Through sport, she found a new purpose and motivation to move forward.

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