Meet the remarkable woman who has become a talented powerlifter despite suffering from severe seizures.
Michelle De Jong, from Utrecht, Netherlands, was diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder in 2015 after she began to suffer from spasm attacks in her upper body.
Michelle further experienced axial myoclonus jerks and loss of strength in her legs, making her unable to walk.
After spending just over a year in a wheelchair, she started to do strength training with her physical therapist to help her regain her strength.
Inspired by bodybuilders at her gym, Michelle eventually took up powerlifting, turning her struggle into a story of triumph and resilience.