Man of steel: This 'Superman' runner had to relearn how to walk after accident, now hopes to inspire others

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At the age of 13, Simon Wood was involved in an accident which required 70 stitches and left him unable to walk for some time. Now, not only is the 57-year-old expat from New Zealand an avid runner, he does it in a Superman costume too, proving to others that if he can surmount the odds, so can you. You...

His hope is that amid the humdrum of daily life, his simple act will not onlySimon revealed to Zaobao that getting into the skin-tight costume requires a 20-minute effort. But Singapore's hot and humid climate has done little to curb his determination to spread a little cheer to those around him.

"Just wearing the costume takes me about 20 minutes, but I've lived in countries where it has hit 50 degree Celsius at its highest. I've also served in the military, so I'm not afraid of the heat," said Simon. He also shared that he has travelled to over 90 countries around the world, but decided to settle alone in Singapore 10 years ago.As a teenager, he was hit by a motorcycle and lost the ability to walk. Determined not

to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, Simon had to learn how to walk again and even challenged himself to pick up sports such as martial arts, swimming and running.A photo shared with the Chinese daily showed Simon participating in the Race Against Cancer 2023 charity run organised by the Singapore Cancer Society on Sept 17. And yes, he was once again in full costume.has had a big influence on him.

 

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