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First Blind Woman to Swim English Channel Proves ‘Nothing Is Impossible’

A Paralympic gold medallist became the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel – and says that “nothing is impossible.” Melanie Barratt, 49, took on the challenge after falling in love ...
Yle

Blind Channel: After Dark Side – Documentary Series Follows the Band's World Conquest and Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes

The five-part Blind Channel: After Dark Side documentary series, will premiere December 16, 2024 on Finnish Broadcasting Company’s streaming service Yle Areena. The series, available with English ...
Inside The Games

Blind Paralympian successfully completes Channel swim

A Paralympic gold medallist has made history as the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel. Melanie Barratt completed the challenging 21-mile swim in just 12 hours and 20 minutes, ...
Yle

UMK22 final is for international viewers also — last year’s winner Blind Channel returns to the UMK stage

Finland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will be chosen on February 26 in the Contest for New Music UMK. The final will be available for international audiences on Yle’s streaming ...
Inside The Games

Blind Paralympian prepares to attempt Channel swim

Paralympic gold medallist Melanie Barratt is preparing to become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel. Melanie Barratt, from Leamington Spa, a spa town in Warwickshire, England, is ...