Meet the man hoping to become the first professional triathlete with autism
Meet the man hoping to become the first professional triathlete with autism David Smyth © Sam Holness 'Don't let a disability be a reason for not doing sport,' says 27-year-old athlete Sam Holness Sam Holness says he has a significant advantage over many other up-and-coming athletes aiming for a career as a professional triathlete: he has autism. 'Autism is my superpower,' is printed on his T-shirt and looking at the achievements of the 27-year-old from west London, it's hard to argue. In January he was made a global ambassador for the shoe brand Hoka One One, and the comp...