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Kevin Piette, paraplegic since an accident, made history today by carrying the Olympic flame with his exoskeleton!

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A French Paralympian has been able to walk again – all thanks to a technology.

Tennis player Kevin Piette, 36, who lost the use of his legs in an accident aged 11, has made history by carrying the Olympic torch wearing a robotic exoskeleton.

 

 

Watch the heartwarming moment French Paralympian, Kevin Piette, who has  been paraplegic since an accident at age 11, makes history as he carries  the Olympic flame through Paris while wearing a robotic

 

 

 

Heartwarming footage shows him smiling as he passes waving crowds in Poissy, northwest Paris, aX user @Brink_Thinker posted the clip, which has been described as ‘inspirational’ by fellow social media users.

Replying to the post, someone said: ‘I have never seen a happier face!!!’ Another posted: ‘So happy for him. You go. God bless technology.’

 

On Reddit, a user described it as ‘amazing technology put to good use’, while another simply called it ‘inspirational’.

Another said: ‘That’s amazing. Imagine when the exoskeletons get thinner and lighter.’

Someone else posted: ‘[This] is a big part of what the Olympics is about.

‘Bringing people together, learning about each other, and sharing in victories of all kinds.’

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