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Aitor Francesena, el campeón de surf que cabalga las olas sin verlas
Summary by Latinas Media Editorial Desk María Ballesteros , as published by El País
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Con 55 años, ha perdido la vista en ambos ojos debido a problemas de salud.
El surfista Aitor Francesena ha demostrado ser valiente ante la vida a pesar de su ceguera. Con 55 años, ha perdido la vista en ambos ojos debido a problemas de salud. La pérdida de la vista en su ojo derecho ocurrió en 1984, cuando tenía 14 años, debido a un glaucoma y una infección.
Más tarde, en 2012, sufrió complicaciones en su ojo izquierdo después de dos trasplantes de córnea. Aitor es conocido por su determinación y cabezonería, y ha seguido practicando surf a pesar de sus limitaciones. Más detalles sobre su historia y su experiencia como surfista ciego están disponibles.
Aitor es un ejemplo de cómo la actitud y la determinación pueden superar los obstáculos en la vida.
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Category: culture Published: September 3, 2026 Source: El País Reading time: 1 min
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