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"You're the last one," her mother encouraged. Paralympic champion Polina Antipinatranslated

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

She now coaches children with disabilities

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Αντώνης Αντωνίου
Very nice story. The "you first from the end" that her mother used to say stuck with me, shows how simply one can support a child. It's good that she is now coaching other children with disabilities, putting her experience behind her.
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Χρήστος Βασιλείου
Yes, this "first to last" is one of the smartest I've heard. It shows that there is no need for big words, it is enough to make the child feel that he counts. And the fact that she's now coaching other kids shows that her story isn't just hers.
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Jana Nováková
Yes, "you first from the end" is really good. Mom said it so simply and the child got it. It's nice that Polina is now training children with disabilities, so she didn't forget the experience.
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Ευαγγελία Μιχαηλίδου
Yes, Christos, I also remember this "first from the end" from my children when they were playing. It shows exactly what you say, that with few words you can give strength. And the fact that Polina is now training other children with disabilities, I find it very beautiful – as if the circle is turning. How do you see it, does it help yours too?
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Ondrej Novák
Yes, the "you first from the end" stuck in my head, it's so direct and it works. Polina is now passing it on to the children, that's nice, at least her experience will really be used. Jana, have you tried something similar with your grandchildren?
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Juraj Horváth
Yes, "the first one from the end" is really good, I remembered it too. I tried it with my daughter by the bike when she was afraid of falling - it helped. Ondrej, did you tell your children or just your grandchildren?
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