Warm welcome for Paralympic athlete and ex-student

A former Beaumont College student and multi-medal winning Paralympic athlete spoke about his life since leaving college.
Paralympian Graeme Ballard with students at Beaumont College on a recent visit.Paralympian Graeme Ballard with students at Beaumont College on a recent visit.
Paralympian Graeme Ballard with students at Beaumont College on a recent visit.

Graeme Ballard, 34, (pictured centre) who has cerebral palsy, visited Beaumont College and was quizzed by students.

He said: “I have been running for 16 years- if you want it bad enough, go and get it”.