The Paralympic champion brewing beer for gold goal
Summary
Dan Pembroke, a Paralympic javelin champion, started brewing beer as a way to channel his goals and celebrate his athletic successes. After achieving Paralympic success in Paris, his homebrew caught the attention of a craft brewery, which is now helping produce it commercially. Pembroke is also advocating for greater accessibility for people with invisible disabilities.Key Facts
- Dan Pembroke is a Paralympic and world champion in the F13 javelin category for athletes with visual impairments.
- He began brewing beer, naming it 'Paris Gold,' as part of his preparation for the Paralympics in Paris.
- His brewing efforts have led to a collaboration with a craft brewery to produce the beer commercially.
- Pembroke plans to make an Italian pilsner called 'Milan,' using West Coast hops for the next summer games in Los Angeles.
- He aims to raise awareness about manifestation through beer and promote accessibility for people with invisible disabilities.
- Pembroke was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition, at age six.
- He transitioned to Para-sport in 2019 and set a world record in Paris with a 74.49-meter throw.
- Pembroke is part of the British team competing at the Para-athletics World Championships in New Delhi.
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