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Bonhill Commonwealth Games hero Lachie Stewart inspired by Invictus Games after amputation

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Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Bonhill athletics legend Lachie Stewart said having his lower left leg amputated was “a wee bit of a shock”.But he is now looking forward to living without pain.The 1970 Commonwealth Games gold medallist had his left leg amputated below the knee, almost 50 years to the day from his golden moment in Edinburgh.And speaking after returning home last week, Lachie said that the amputation was an easy decision after a circulation problem left him struggling to leave his house.The 77-year-old said: “I’m diabetic and had problems with my toe.

That didn’t heal and then I ended up with issues in my blood circulation.“That left me with the option of being in a lot of pain all.

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