Paralympian Ellen Keane: ‘It’s not fun being different. You get inside your own head’

"But in the pool, there’s nowhere to hide. All you have is your swimsuit, your hat and goggles. Now, I love being ‘different’, and I embrace my arm whenever I can."

Paralympian Ellen Keane: ‘It’s not fun being different. You get inside your own head’

Paralympics Ireland has launched the third instalment of their ‘More Than Sport’ campaign today, featuring World Championship medallist, Ellen Keane.

This latest clip is another powerful glimpse behind the scenes into life as an elite Irish athlete: their training, dedication and the highs and lows of life on the international stage.

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