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You’ll likely find Dan Pembroke at his allotment if he’s not at the track.

An initial desire to grow hops and experiment with home brew kits led to the creation of an actual beer with his name on the can, which is where the idea came from.

In order to prepare for the Paralympics last year, Pembroke began making “Paris Gold” as a tangible representation of what he hoped to achieve in the French capital.

Pembroke, a two-time Paralympic and world champion in the F13 javelin for athletes with visual impairment, is currently working on a new beer that he hopes will inspire his fellow citizens to attend the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Italy.

My new coach, John Trower, spoke about visualization and manifestation, two months prior to my trip to Paris, Pembroke said on BBC Sport.

“I never really dabbled with visualisation, so I wondered how I could make this something special for myself.” How could I make my desires known in Paris?

I want to win the gold medal, I want it to be held in Paris, and I want to celebrate my accomplishments with a beer.

A craft brewery that has collaborated with the 34-year-old to create it on a commercial scale has discovered Pembroke’s home brewing after his success in Paris.

In a nod to the upcoming Los Angeles Summer Games, his new Milan beer will be an Italian pilsner made with West Coast hops.

He intends to send batches of batches to Italy for British athletes to enjoy after the Winter Games, with plans for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions.

“I’m getting it out there and spreading the message about manifestation for them,” Peppermoine said.

Because Pembroke, who was six years old, was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition, it’s not just about beer. He only has 10% vision.

He said, “This is about talking about accessibility for people with invisible disabilities like myself in front of crowds of people at conferences and in hospitality.”

Do you have any dietary requirements? is a question I frequently get asked when I enter a restaurant or bar. ‘. But never have I been asked, “Do you have any accessibility requirements?” ‘.

Prior to the London 2012 Olympics, Pembroke had a dream about competing in athletics.

He left Para-sport in 2019 after a seven-year break and his vision deteriorating. He won the Paralympics within two years, throwing a 69.52m Paralympic record in Tokyo.

With his third throw, Aleksandr Svechnikov of Uzbekistan broke Aleksandr Svechnikov’s seven-year world record, before surpassing it by more than three meters with his next effort, 74.49 meters, to successfully defend his Paralympic crown.

Following on that incredible success, Pembroke’s next task is defending the Para-Athletic World Championship title he won in 2023 and 2024 at the tournament in New Delhi, which will begin on Saturday.

He enters the championships with “my hunger back” after struggling with the decline from his Paralympic high as part of a 37-strong British contingent heading for India.

He claimed that Paris represented his best performance so far in my career. It’s strange to change when you turn around and change your intentions for the future because you need to reevaluate your objectives and aspirations.

For me, those four months following Paris were strange and strange. I was trying to adjust to what I had done and where I’m going next while experiencing ups and downs, but they were a roller coaster of emotions.

It was “quite challenging,” the author said. “It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.”

However, Pembroke and his wife Martina will have their first child in November.

Pembroke is encouraged to continue his work both indoor and outdoor, with the added bonus of having his child trackside at the LA Paralympics in three years.

He said, “I want to make the most of how my body is currently feeling because I’m not getting any younger.”

“I believe I have the potential to break the]world record and run more than 75 meters. I wanted to lead up to LA, and that’s what I did.

After a disappointing 2024-2005 campaign that didn’t “sit well” with him, Captain Iain Henderson says there is no reason this season can’t be “different” for Ulster.

Ulster, the lowest of the four Irish provinces, placed 14th last year in the United Rugby Championship, making it the first time in the history of Europe’s premier competition to lose to Champions Cup rugby.

However, Henderson said he thinks the squad is well-equipped to correct the mistakes made last year following a successful pre-season ahead of their URC opener against Dragons on Friday.

The Ireland second row said, “Many players will carry that] last year as a bit of a chip on their shoulder.”

Before the new campaign, Ulster’s coaching and playing staff have been made several changes to make it easier for them to reclaim the top eight.

Northampton has signed defender Angus Bell, while Australia’s defender Angus Bell will follow after the autumn internationals.

Willie Faloon is now in charge of the defense permanently, while Mark Sexton has taken over as the attack coach.

The impact Augustus and Sexton have already had, according to Henderson, who believes the team is already in better shape than the team, who are currently playing senior rugby for the first time in a difficult year.

The 33-year-old added, “Mark Sexton has been working wonders with our attack. It feels fresh and new.”

I can’t wait to see the impact of a few older players leaving last year that have lifted the ceiling of those young players who have been stepping into shoes.

There is no denying that Augustus is going to cause some damage, which is exciting, when I watch him in training.

I feel like my body has been great this pre-season, and I want to be a part of this new Ulster coming out with the freshness I feel. “There is so much there to cause excitement and the excitement they [young players] bring rejuvenates me.

Last year at Rodney Parade, Ulster defeated Dragons 34-30, but Henderson added that Friday’s game at Affidea Stadium will be different due to both teams’ busy schedules.

After a disappointing 2024-2005 campaign that didn’t “sit well” with him, Captain Iain Henderson says there is no reason this season can’t be “different” for Ulster.

Ulster, the lowest of the four Irish provinces, placed 14th last year in the United Rugby Championship, making it the first time in the history of Europe’s premier competition to lose to Champions Cup rugby.

However, Henderson said he thinks the squad is well-equipped to correct the mistakes made last year following a successful pre-season ahead of their URC opener against Dragons on Friday.

The Ireland second row said, “Many players will carry that] last year as a bit of a chip on their shoulder.”

Before the new campaign, Ulster’s coaching and playing staff have been made several changes to make it easier for them to reclaim the top eight.

Northampton has signed defender Angus Bell, while Australia’s defender Angus Bell will follow after the autumn internationals.

Willie Faloon is now in charge of the defense permanently, while Mark Sexton has taken over as the attack coach.

The impact Augustus and Sexton have already had, according to Henderson, who believes the team is already in better shape than the team, who are currently playing senior rugby for the first time in a difficult year.

The 33-year-old added, “Mark Sexton has been working wonders with our attack. It feels fresh and new.”

I can’t wait to see the impact of a few older players leaving last year that have lifted the ceiling of those young players who have been stepping into shoes.

There is no denying that Augustus is going to cause some damage, which is exciting, when I watch him in training.

I feel like my body has been great this pre-season, and I want to be a part of this new Ulster coming out with the freshness I feel. “There is so much there to cause excitement and the excitement they [young players] bring rejuvenates me.

Last year at Rodney Parade, Ulster defeated Dragons 34-30, but Henderson added that Friday’s game at Affidea Stadium will be different due to both teams’ busy schedules.

Captain Iain Henderson says “there is no reason” this season cannot be “different” for Ulster after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign that does not “sit well” with him.

Ulster finished 14th in the United Rugby Championship last season, the lowest of the four Irish provinces, to miss out on Champions Cup rugby for the first time in the history of Europe’s premier competition.

However, ahead of their URC opener at home to Dragons on Friday, Henderson said he feels the squad are well equipped to right the wrongs of last year after a productive pre-season.

“A lot of players will carry that [last year] as a bit of a chip on their shoulder,” said the Ireland second row.

There have been a number of new additions to the coaching and playing staff for Ulster ahead of the new campaign as they aim to muscle their way back into the top eight.

Juarno Augustus has been signed from Northampton while Australia prop Angus Bell will join the squad after the autumn internationals.

Mark Sexton has arrived as attack coach, with Willie Faloon now in permanent charge of the defence.

Henderson is enthused by the impact Augustus and Sexton have already had and believes the team are already in a better shape to compete with younger players now having a tough year of senior rugby under their belts.

“Mark Sexton has been working wonders with our attack, it feels fresh and new,” added the 33-year-old.

“A handful of older guys leaving last year have lifted the ceiling of those young guys who have been stepping into shoes and there are a couple of new players kicking around, I can’t wait to see them cause a bit of disruption.

“Watching him [Augustus] in training, there’s no doubt in my mind he is going to cause a bit of damage and that is exciting.

“There is so much there to cause excitement and the excitement they [young players] bring rejuvenates me, I feel like my body has been brilliant in pre-season and I want to be part of this new Ulster coming through with the freshness I feel.”

Ulster edged past Dragons 34-30 at Rodney Parade last season, but Henderson added that both teams’ summer business means Friday’s game at the Affidea Stadium will be a different proposition.

After a disappointing 2024-2005 campaign that didn’t “sit well” with him, Captain Iain Henderson says there is no reason this season can’t be “different” for Ulster.

Ulster, the lowest of the four Irish provinces, placed 14th last year in the United Rugby Championship, making it the first time in the history of Europe’s premier competition to lose to Champions Cup rugby.

However, Henderson said he thinks the squad is well-equipped to correct the mistakes made last year following a successful pre-season ahead of their URC opener against Dragons on Friday.

The Ireland second row said, “Many players will carry that] last year as a bit of a chip on their shoulder.”

Before the new campaign, Ulster’s coaching and playing staff have been made several changes to make it easier for them to reclaim the top eight.

Northampton has signed defender Angus Bell, while Australia’s defender Angus Bell will follow after the autumn internationals.

Willie Faloon is now in charge of the defense permanently, while Mark Sexton has taken over as the attack coach.

The impact Augustus and Sexton have already had, according to Henderson, who believes the team is already in better shape than the team, who are currently playing senior rugby for the first time in a difficult year.

The 33-year-old added, “Mark Sexton has been working wonders with our attack. It feels fresh and new.”

I can’t wait to see the impact of a few older players leaving last year that have lifted the ceiling of those young players who have been stepping into shoes.

There is no denying that Augustus is going to cause some damage, which is exciting, when I watch him in training.

I feel like my body has been great this pre-season, and I want to be a part of this new Ulster coming out with the freshness I feel. “There is so much there to cause excitement and the excitement they [young players] bring rejuvenates me.

Last year at Rodney Parade, Ulster defeated Dragons 34-30, but Henderson added that Friday’s game at Affidea Stadium will be different due to both teams’ busy schedules.

After a disappointing 2024-2005 campaign that didn’t “sit well” with him, Captain Iain Henderson says there is no reason this season can’t be “different” for Ulster.

Ulster, the lowest of the four Irish provinces, placed 14th last year in the United Rugby Championship, making it the first time in the history of Europe’s premier competition to lose to Champions Cup rugby.

However, Henderson said he thinks the squad is well-equipped to correct the mistakes made last year following a successful pre-season ahead of their URC opener against Dragons on Friday.

The Ireland second row said, “Many players will carry that] last year as a bit of a chip on their shoulder.”

Before the new campaign, Ulster’s coaching and playing staff have been made several changes to make it easier for them to reclaim the top eight.

Northampton has signed defender Angus Bell, while Australia’s defender Angus Bell will follow after the autumn internationals.

Willie Faloon is now in charge of the defense permanently, while Mark Sexton has taken over as the attack coach.

The impact Augustus and Sexton have already had, according to Henderson, who believes the team is already in better shape than the team, who are currently playing senior rugby for the first time in a difficult year.

The 33-year-old added, “Mark Sexton has been working wonders with our attack. It feels fresh and new.”

I can’t wait to see the impact of a few older players leaving last year that have lifted the ceiling of those young players who have been stepping into shoes.

There is no denying that Augustus is going to cause some damage, which is exciting, when I watch him in training.

I feel like my body has been great this pre-season, and I want to be a part of this new Ulster coming out with the freshness I feel. “There is so much there to cause excitement and the excitement they [young players] bring rejuvenates me.

Last year at Rodney Parade, Ulster defeated Dragons 34-30, but Henderson added that Friday’s game at Affidea Stadium will be different due to both teams’ busy schedules.