A DOTING dad and his disabled daughter have smashed doctors expectations by competing in triathlons and sporting events together.

Super fit Stephan Couture, refuses to let daughter Chloe’s cerebral palsy and visual impairment stop her joining him swim, cycle and run at competitions nationwide – as he carried, pulls and pushes her around gruelling courses all around the world.

Stephan said: “We had often heard the statement ‘Disabled child equals disabled family’ but we were determined not to let this become true of Chloe or ourselves. “We’ve raced for the last five years up and down the country we’ve done lots of different events and have even helped to create one called the Superhero triathlon.

Stephan and his vicar wife Diane from Hurley, Warks adopted Chloe seven years ago. Chloe has defied the odds and become an active triathlete.

Their charity, Lady Bugs Trust aims to raise awareness and funds, buying special equipment that promotes greater movement and sensory input for children and young people, and help them enjoy more outdoor activities they wouldn't usually have access to.