Eltje Malzbender is now a member of the Para Cycling Paralympic Potential squad aiming for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

This woman is incredibly strong-willed. I find her attitude and her lack of self-pity despite her incredibly challenging situation inspiring to say the least.

She was my favorite person in the Brain Trauma series. She's so enlightened and inspirational and I hope she is able to start competing. Much luck in life to you Eltje!

"To be honest, my body has let me down a lot, so I don’t really think I should feed it." That might be the saddest thing I’ve heard today. Poor lady!

What an inspirational lady. She has really defied her odds. Her British friend John seems so lovely. Wishing her all the best with everything and hope she gets to the Paralympics.

She was the one I wanted to see an update on so badly. I seem to remember that they were very concerned about her house in the last episode due to many stairs and hanging bikes,etc. it appears she may have moved to make things more accessible for her? She has come such a long way. Hope to see her compete one day in the Paralympics. Thanks so much!

I have seen the other 5-part series. Someone should say that friend of hers is amazing too.

As an athlete I couldn't imagine having my physical abilities taken away from me so suddenly. It's one of he biggest parts of who I am, my identity is wrapped up in my physical strength and ability. The depression must be so deep and dark for her. Honestly I don't know if I could be strong enough to get through something like this. She is an amazing woman, just to keep trying and living life is more than most could do.

Eltje is amazing and inspirational, not because of her injury but because of her overwhelming drive to improve. She must have been amazing to have as a physio. It's good to see she's doing so well.

What a truly inspirational woman! May the poor soul who hit her see this series and see that their cowardness to leave the scene did not kill this beautiful lady's spirit.

I do not feel sorry for you.. because I know you are a survivor..life had planned something worst of the worst for you.. but with your tenacity of living.. you have just disarmed the life's power to beat you down.. salute to your spirit ma'am... truly inspirational.. & great work by the team of #Attitude

Who cried while watching this? I sure did, don’t give up Eltje you are a very strong woman I have faith in you

Eltje is living a more purposeful, dynamic life than most fully abled people. She is fantastic. 💐

Eltjeeee!! I'm so happy to see her, I so wished for an update, she showed me how much one can accomplish when they don't give up, and how much better even awful situations can get. She is truly my hero...

The mental strength of here is outstanding. I could never reach this point

She is great with physical motivation

Since getting my TBI seven years ago, I haven't stopped recovering. I always have goals but often I get depressed and feel defeated by my difficulties. Eltje is such a positive light. I can relate to these things she's going through, but she's such an amazing encouragement. I hope she never stops believing in her recovery. Never believe -this is all I will ever be. Just because doctors say after six months or three years this is as good as can ever expect to be. RUBBISH. Utter rubbish to say. Hope and determination can overcome a lot of things, including attitude, which is huge when you have brain injury. If I believed those things, I would have given up long ago, but it can be detrimental to morale hear.

CAN WE PLEASE GET AN UPDATE OF HER??????

This woman has so much strength & determination! Such a tremendous lady & an inspiration to all - wish you all the best & more in your future 💚

The hit and run showed the worse in people and Eltje's determination shows the best. I hope Eltje surprises herself by surpassing some of the goals she set for herself.

Her bruises must have been deep and intense to still show after so many months. Her story is absolutely amazing. She's definitely come so much further than anyone could have imagined

I LOVE this lady!! She makes me cry. She was GUTSY the entire time and i knew she was gonna do well!!!!

Such a strong woman who is not intimidated by her fate! Wow! Eltje, if you are reading this: Das Leben ist so unfair! Du bist eine wahre Kämpferin, bleib stark und verliere die Hoffnung nicht! Grüße aus deiner alten Heimat!

She's absolutely amazing

I love her determination and strength! She is a lovely woman who deserves the best!

I absolutely love the way she thinks. I had a really you have a hard time when people don’t think this way. When people want everything done for them and not contribute anything.

This has help me much. Thank you 😊 Miss Eltja. I was in a wreak on my bike with a car last May. I have some concussion issues. Nothing like miss Eltja. But I was think about buying handi cap wheels for my bike. And after watching this I know it is the right thing to buy. What a stronger soul she has. Onward and upward.

What a beautiful and inspirational lady. I couldnt imagine going through what she's been through

eltje is so inspiring! i love her determination to improve every day and get as much normality back into her life! i wish her all the best with her journey!! she's doing SO well!! xx lana, 22, gold coast

You're a remarkable woman Eltje

Great journalism/documentary truly.

Such a warrior.

Eltje is amazing ! Her determination and fortitude are huge contributions to her recovery ! She’s come so far and she will continue to get better each day just because she is so dogged and determined to get better . All my best to her , she deserves it ❤️

You are our inspiration!!

Seeing what Eltje has gone through in the 5 part series and seeing her riding again at the end of this video is absolutely awe inspiring

Such an inspiration

Strong lady.And thank goodness he has friends like John.

Love this lady...she's just awesome, wonderful outlook. Her home is also fabulous, such a great series and the people who support her, one can only hope for such friends.

Just found these documentaries. All of these patients are truly amazing and inspirational, with Eltje’s fortitude truly an example in life. Major kudos to ALL of the staff members in the rehab and community as well as families and friends!

She explains things beautifully

Eltje, you are amazing... and so inspiring!

This lady is such an inspiration. Wouls love another update. Awesome!

Eltje is such an inspiration and has a very lovable way about her. Thank you so much for sharing her story!

Wow your speech has really improved since the last update. I’m so happy for you in the progress that you are making. I love that cool walking bike. i might look into getting one to use with my service dog when I don’t want to take my wheelchair. Keep up the awesome work! Everyday is your day to shine! I encourage you to look into getting a mobility service dog to help you with your balance and independence. I use one myself. I’m on my 4th dog. They have changed my world so much for the better and in ways that I never could have imagined. God’s Peace!

Awe the friend at the end was so sweet , I wish they would be a couple

This video is beautiful. Keep thriving forward.

Hero's don't always wear capes sometimes it's just a person showing us that no matter what happiness is for everyone sometime it's someone who shows us it's possible to make it thank you for fighting and thank you for sharing the world is alittle better for it

Wow. You are amazing, Eltje! It's amazing to see what progress you have achieved through sheer determination.

I read she’s aiming to participate in the 2020 Paralympics. Hope she makes it! ❤️

Total winner!!! 💕

What an amazing woman!

God bless Eltjie....an amazing woman

Awesome lady, she will succeed as she has a very strong will.

tbi 5 years ago and I still wear an eye patch for crooked and sideways double vision. Without my patch I get super dizzy and motion sick:/

So wonderful to watch her progress. She is amazing and inspiring. Sending all sorts of love and support to Eltje for continued successes.

She's so inspirational

I wish Eltje gets to be a bit more self compassionate in the future! She works so hard and is such a fighter and I'd love to see her celebrate her own victorys a bit more and be a little less hard on herself. She has all reason to be really proud of herself ❤️

She's amazing 🙏🏼💓

What a fighter 💚 continued healing and love I am sending to her

Eltje you can do it! You are so amazing! Each small step is a step towards your recover! you are so powerful!

OT I’m enjoying these stories. The program she was in was beautiful. Programs in the US are just not funded well anymore. It’s very sad.

GOD PLEASE LET HER RIDE HER BIKE...PLEASE GOD..

Eltje, Sie sind für mich ein wirkliches Vorbild. gute Einstellung.

Amazing. Wish she was my physio.

I've often wondered of her progress and pleased to come across this update. l hope every personal goal she sets against herself she achieves. She's a remarkable lady. Look forward to the next update.

This fabulous lady is so inspirational

Eltje is back on the saddle and winning medals left and right at the Paralympics!! I'm so happy for her :)) twitter.com/NZParalympics/status/1173302983318298624?s=19

Eltje is such an inspiration. That dedication, it's hard to find! I hope she is doing better now. I really wonder how everything is with all of them ❤️

Love you Eltje 💙💙💙

i ve had 3 strokes and im still trying to walk , this lady is so inspirational.

Arohamai to your recovery. Self determinations. Power to you.

Wow she is BEAUTIFUL!

Awesome that you have that lightweight trike and can get out and feel the wind :)

I love the trike. I have a recumbent myself from HP Velotechnik that I purchased prior to surgery. Like you I do like to cycle and I anticipated many safety liabilities I would face with my ABI. My sincere best wishes. 🚵‍♀️ ✝️ 🙏🏻

Such an amazing woman whose sheer grit and determination has enabled her to overcome adversity with such amazing success. An example to able bodied people & TBI individuals 🙌

Fantastic!

i cry for this women, i hope she is doing well now 🙏

wow what in inspiration...I have few cerebellum issues, but feel like a woss after watching this

Made me smile:)

Amazing improvements!

God bless you always, beautiful soul ❤❤❤❤

great video

You go Eltje.❤️✊🏿💪🏿

She’s one tough cookie.

Your awesome 👊, and yes your right everything is different, same with me after the baseball bat

Severe injuries like hers are why you never cycle long distances on your own. It's simply too dangerous.

I had a mild tbi last year and now i suffer from anxiety and depression everyday

Ohh my i broke when she said life has lost its shine I feel horid for thinking that way haveing all my blessings it's amazing how I can wake up and just immediately shoot my ego in the head with one of these shows.... These shows make me face my own problems it's a good thing

What am amazing woman!

Wahine toa 💪🏼❤️

Poor lady

January 17, 2024 ADELAIDE, Australia - Shelley Gautier of Niagara Falls, Ont. and Nathan Clement of West Vancouver each collected their second medal Wednesday as Canada concluded a very successful season opening Para cycling World Cup road event. The Canadians finished the three-day competition with nine medals (one gold, four silver and four bronze). In the women’s T1 (tricycle) road race, Eltje Malzbender of New Zealand won the gold medal in 59 minutes and 42 seconds followed by Gautier, also the silver medallist in the time trial, 2:41 back of the winner. Fotima Saipova of Uzbekistan was third.

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You are beautiful get better 💗💗

Great that you are doing the hydrotherapy and also eating Salmon. I read that foods high in Omega 3 help us heal the brain :)

She isn't lucky, she is blessed! 1:33

The brain will heal back too....

They need to see things like that here in America. We have the chair we just really need to work on it. New Zealand has the right idea. And of course fucking insurance doesn’t help to cover these good things.

Is there a recent update on Eltje?

oye GREATEST🙏 Event💎 To Occur👑 In my Life🐻 this Breaks my ❤? maan im Ballin like a baby "i Want to Ride my Bike"-Learning For Tha Brain Amen Sista🙏 Get-It