Belgian former Paralympic track and field athlete "euthanized" October 23, 18:37

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A Belgian former female athlete who was a Paralympic wheelchair gold medalist who struggled with spinal cord disease died at the age of 40 after selecting "euthanasia". Eleven years ago, the woman received permission from the Belgian authorities to "euthanize" and called for widespread debate about "euthanasia" in her lifetime.

Former Belgian wheelchair athlete Marike Ferfult (40), who was injured in the lower body due to a spinal cord disease in her mid-teens, participated in the Paralympics while suffering from severe pain. Won silver and bronze medals.

In Belgium, "euthanasia" has been legalized, and Mr. Feruhult, who was worse enough to sleep at night because of illness, applied for "euthanasia" with local authorities in 2008 and got permission It is that.

Mr. Ferfurt said at the time that he did not immediately choose "euthanasia" and said, "I feel relaxed because I think my life can be decided by myself. Without permission, I finally committed suicide. And called for a wide range of discussions about "euthanasia".

Ms. Ferfurt continued to treat her and eventually made her travel to Japan. However, she decided to be “euthanized” on the 22nd of this month and died of a doctor's medication at her home in Belgium.