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The power of persistence in Rudy's quest to finish the Ironman triathlon

Rudy Garcia-Tolson , 21, is a two-time Paralympic swimming gold...

Filed under: Paralympics, Ironman, triathlon, Challenged Athletes, adapted sports
On Olympic Day, I can't help but wonder

Around the world and across the country, Tuesday was Olympic...

Filed under: advocacy, awareness, Paralympics, attitudes, celebrities, Olympics, Toastmasters
Paralympic commentary: Disability or sport more important?

I've been watching Day 1 of Paralympic Swimming Finals for...

Filed under: Paralympics, media, sports, swimming
Unequal treatment of Paralympic athletes-where the U.S. is WAY behind

Less than 24 hours before the Opening Ceremony of the world's...

Filed under: Athens, Paralympics, discrimination, money, sports
And the award for worst Paralympic promotional video goes to...

I have just witnessed what are easily the world's worst excuses...

Filed under: Paralympics, well meaning, sportsmanship, sports
The Paralympics: When last IS least!

[Graphic caption: The official log of the Beijing Paralympics...

Filed under: awareness, Paralympics, media, sports
What do the disabled ESPY winners have in common?

Besides being members of our exclusive club that is! If you watched...

Filed under: Sheridan, Paralympics, attitudes, recreation, sportsmanship
First athlete with a disability qualifies for Beijing Olympics

In the cold open waters of Spain last weekend, Natalie Du Toit...

Filed under: physical disability, awareness, Athens, Paralympics, sportsmanship, sports, swimming
Sports equity law for students with disabilities

Do you think I'll ever get used to the reality that what...

Filed under: advocacy, acceptance, wheelchairs, Athens, Paralympics, attitudes, sportsmanship, track, sports
Oscar Pistorius: Since when is cheating courageous?

In only 210 days, the world will be wrapped in all the glory...

Filed under: Sheridan, Athens, Paralympics

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