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'It was a sweet win, a tactical win'

Sonja Robinson on the unique challenges she faced when coaching US teenager Michael Brannigan to his gold medal win at IPC World Athletics Championships.

Brannigan, who is on the autistic spectrum, beat the Paralympic and defending world champion to win the 1500m for intellectually impaired athletes in Doha.

Photo: Michael Brannigan of the United States. (Credit: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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