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Cork’s Benhaffaf Twins Win Big At First International Competition

In December 2009, Hussein and Hassan Benhaffaf were born in London conjoined from pelvis to chest. They were separated at just four months old, and have undergone more than 60 operations and procedures since. Despite their health issues, the two are...
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10:05 AM - 25 Jul 2022



Dave Moore

Cork’s Benhaffaf Twins Win Big At First International Competition

Square1
Today FM

10:05 AM - 25 Jul 2022

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In December 2009, Hussein and Hassan Benhaffaf were born in London conjoined from pelvis to chest.

They were separated at just four months old, and have undergone more than 60 operations and procedures since.

Despite their health issues, the two are ‘adrenaline junkies’ and keep their parents busy with trying out countless different sports including discus and javelin.

With their sights firmly set on becoming Paralympians, Hussein and Hassan’s Mam, Angie joined Dermot and Dave to share her pride at her boys, and explain some of the difficulties they still face.


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