Despite having a spinal surgery last Tuesday, I was determined not to miss our amazing NZ Paralympians arrive into Auckland airport after their phenomenal performances at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. Four years ago I did the same thing when they arrived from London. Being able to hold World and Paralympic Champion Sophie Pascoe's haul of medals at the time when I was only 8 years old was a huge buzz. Now 4 years later I am a competitive swimmer with my own Paralympic