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Losing my legs ended my football dream - now skiing gives me freedom
A promising footballer who lost both legs after a car crash has a new passion in life - after finding "freedom" in skiing.
Adam Golebiewski was only 17 when the crash happened in 2024 in Macduff, Aberdeenshire. He needed a double amputation below the knee.
The former goalkeeper celebrated his 18th birthday during his rehabilitation in hospital, and was fitted for prosthetics.
Since then he has become a father, and - now aged 20 - is showing a flair for para cross-country skiing. Adam's coach thinks the Parlaympic Winter Games could be a target.
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Adam faced three months of rehabilitation at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen following the crash which was caused by a drink driver.
He was able to walk again on crutches, and was "thankful and grateful" to be home with his family that Christmas.
Adam's dreams of becoming a professional goalkeeper were shattered, but in the face of adversity he found a new joy.
He now trains at the Nordic ski centre in Huntly, next to the field where he used to play football with junior side Deveronside.