Andrew Haley (born 16 January 1974) is a retired

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who competed in international level events. He was a three-time World champion, five-time

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medalist and a Commonwealth champion. At six years old, Haley broke his leg while playing with his brother. He was also diagnosed with cancer in his right leg and it was amputated above the knee. The cancer returned two years later which spread into his

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, in both cases, Haley was given a 35% chance of survival.

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