The first US soldier to survive losing four limbs in Iraq has said he is looking forward to swimming and driving after having a double arm transplant.

BBC: Brendan Marrocco, US quadruple amputee, gets new arms

On Tuesday Mr Marrocco said he was looking forward to returning to driving and swimming after the transplant.

BBC: Brendan Marrocco, US quadruple amputee, gets new arms

He joins his brother, Paul, who was forced out earlier, but we do have to look forward to Michael Phelps going for that record eight swimming gold medals, and his quest begins this weekend.

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