Christos Meletis Makes History as First Wheelchair Marathon Runner in Athens
Christos Meletis has made history as the first wheelchair athlete to complete the Athens Authentic Marathon. Speaking on the ‘Connections’ show, he emphasized the importance of accessibility and the challenges faced by disabled individuals. He advocates for proper terminology and societal change to improve accessibility. Meletis highlighted the daily struggles of navigating Athens in a wheelchair and called for public awareness and education to foster respect and acceptance of disabilities, insisting that these changes can significantly impact lives.