Janne Seppälä, world class wheelchair racer from Rovaniemi, Finland. Racer for ten years with three gold medals from the CP-ISRA World Championships in 2005 in Connecticut, USA, on 100, 200 and 400 meters. Due to different kind of classes in wheelchair sports, Janne has found himself in strange position: in Finland he is mainly competing against himself because of lack of competitors in this level in his class, T34. Like in training he is often competing against the clock instead of other competitors. Photographer Petri Uutela DISCLAIMER All photographs and other work are property of the artists, approach them via e-mail if you have questions concerning the work portrayed on this website. |
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![]() Software engineer by profession. |
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![]() Basketball training. A group of men in wheelchairs playing with family members without disabilities. |
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![]() Because of the lack of competition Janne usually competes against himself. |
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![]() Like in competitions, Janne often shares the track with runners. |
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![]() Rovaniemi Marathon |
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![]() Due to the nature of Janne´s disability he is able to take few steps. |
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![]() Operation. Both hands under surgery. |
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![]() The rim of the wheel contains self baked rubber with secret incredients. |