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Blade of Glory

5 live Sport looks at the evolution of the prosthetic blade, with an in-depth interview with inventor Van Phillips.

With the Paralympics only weeks away 5 live Sport looks at the evolution of the blade.

The inventor of the blade, Van Phillips, discusses how, after receiving a substandard prosthetic, he shaped the future of Paralympic competition.

We also examine the controversy surrounding the technological advances and how the blade has transformed the lives of non-athletes.

Presented by Alison Walker and Eleanor Oldroyd.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Wed 20 Jul 2016 19:30

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  • Wed 20 Jul 2016 19:30