McNamara paralysed after fall at Cheltenham

It has been confirmed that jockey JT McNamara has been paralysed after suffering a serious neck injury during a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

McNamara paralysed after fall at Cheltenham
Fri, 29 Mar, 2013 - 21:19

It has been confirmed that jockey JT McNamara has been paralysed after suffering a serious neck injury during a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

The news was confirmed in the latest statement updating his condition.

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