The 37-year-old suffers from an incurable spine disease (Picture: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

A wheelchair sprint champion has said she is considering euthanasia after she returns from the Rio Paralympics because of the huge amount of pain she is in.

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Marieke Vervoort, a gold and silver medallist in London, said her life is growing so difficult she may opt to end it.

The 37-year-old suffers from an incurable disease and said it has damaged both her physical and mental health.

She told The Sun: ‘I started thinking about euthanasia. Every day it hurts, some nights I do not sleep and after ten minutes’ sleep I have to train.


The Paralympic champion says she started thinking about euthanasia (Picture; Francois Nel/Getty Images)

‘I train very hard even if I have to fight against my disease. I hope to finish my career on a podium in Rio.



‘I want everyone to have a glass of champagne in hand, and a thought for me.

‘I suffer greatly, sometimes sleeping only ten minutes a night — and still go for the gold.’

Vervoort is one of Belgium’s chief medal hopes (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Euthanasia is legal in Belgium with the consent of three doctors and the athlete said she has already planned her own funeral.

‘There is a chance to medal, but it will be very hard because the competition is very strong.

‘Then we’ll see what life brings me and I try to enjoy the best moments.’

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