A former Team GB football star tragically died just days before Christmas, leaving her wife and young daughter “at a complete loss”.
Gemma Wiseman, 33, was part of the UK’s squad for the 2016 World Deaf Football Championships in Italy. The team finished in third place at the tournament, scooping a bronze medal in the process.
Gemma was part of the squad alongside wife Laura, reports the Daily Mirror.She also won a bronze during the 2013 Deaflympics in Bulgaria, and had further success with England and Team GB.Gemma said: "My biggest achievement is winning Bronze in Italy and it was the best team.
We gave everything in those games, and it meant a lot to all of us. My other biggest achievements are getting the England FA caps and Olympic medal."Her family - including a three-year-old daughter - have now been left heartbroken following the confirmation of Gemma’s death.
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