Here are five highlights:
1. Mr. Smith planned to compete on the Great Britain paracycling team.
2. He has already undergone three spinal surgeries to treat the tumor.
3. After experiencing a neural attack during training, Mr. Smith discovered the spinal tumor had grown.
4. He will undergo spinal surgery in March. If left untreated, the tumor could crush his spinal cord.
5. Mr. Smith won the gold medal in rowing at the 2012 London Paralympics.
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