Laresce was born with a condition called hypermobility(运动过度) which meant her joints were “bent”. The condition can cause severe joint pain and lead to dislocations(脱臼).
But rather than feel sorry for herself, she used her misfortune to inspire herself to become Britain's strongest schoolgirl.
Just two years ago, the condition left Laresce in so much pain that she couldn't even take part in sports. But now she has six British and World Champion powerlifting records. It's an amazing achievement.
Laresce's trainer Tania George said her condition is the secret to her success. “She has more flexibility(灵活性) in her back than most people, which gives her the technique of bending her back strongly and safely. Most powerlifters would kill to try to bend their backs like Laresce. She has perfected the technique to lift heavy weights,” Tania said.
“I used to suffer a lot of pain from my hypermobility. I remember coming home from school with pains in my knees, joints and hips. It would stop me doing normal things at school. The pain would be so much that some nights I couldn't sleep at all and I just couldn't face going to school like that. And after each dislocation, I had to have six months of treatment to recover,” said Laresce.
However, since taking up the sport of powerlifting 18 months ago she is now effectively cured. “Really enjoyed the feeling of power I got and the excitement of people encouraging me to do my very best,” she said.
“I've made lots of friends. It's an incredible feeling when everyone's cheering me on. It's the support of other people that makes the difference to winning. Becoming a champion was a big surprise-I just started off for fun and wasn't expecting anything. So to win six titles over just a few months was amazing.”
【小题1】We can learn from the passage that ________.| A．Laresce is suffering a little from hypermobility |
| B．hypermobility is helpful to increase one's strength |
| C．Laresce didn't go to school because of her illness |
| D．the flexibility in Laresce's back helps her to lift heavy weights |
| A．To reduce the pains in knees and joints. | B．To recover from joint dislocations. |
| C．To fall asleep easily during nights. | D．To do normal things freely at school. |
| A．Laresce was determined to become a champion |
| B．Laresce trained for a long time to win the titles |
| C．Laresce didn't expect to gain such a great success |
| D．Laresce's friends contributed a lot to her success |
| A．A Disease Leading to Severe Joint Pains and Dislocations |
| B．A Bendy-jointed Teen Becoming Britain's Strongest Schoolgirl |
| C．An Inspiring Girl Who Has Made Great Achievements |
| D．A British Girl with Great Spirit and Determination |
