The first time I tried wheelchair basketball, I nearly took a ball to the face. Wheelchair tennis strapped me into the chair with six straps, and even then, I only …
Kayaking Gives Me Another Perspective in Life
Editor’s Note: Jamie Perron loves Versa’s paddling when kayaking that she wrote her experience with it. Enjoy! Kayaking is magically peaceful when gliding across the water surrounded by nature. …
U.S. Paralympics and Paralyzed Veterans of America Partner to Create Handcycling Program for Injured Military
A grant from the U.S. Paralympic Military Program, a program of U.S. Paralympics’ designed to assist in the rehabilitation process for injured service men and women, will help support the …
USOC Names Craig Griffin Associate Director of Paralympic Cycling High Performance
In this role, Griffin will direct the training and competition preparation of the U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Team, a group that won fourteen medals at the recently completed 2008 Paralympic …
Debut 2008 Paralympic Games Highlights Show
“NBC and GE’s broadcast of the 2008 Paralympics provides all Americans an opportunity to be introduced to some outstanding performances and amazing role models that represented the U.S. at the …
Jeff Skiba Makes History in Paralympic High Jump
“The seven foot barrier is one of those magical markers like the four-minute mile that represents a very select ‘club’ of incredible athletes,” said Troy Engle, Associate Director and Head …
Jeff Underwood as Chef de Mission for 2008 Paralympic Games
“Jeff Underwood is an outstanding representative of the Paralympic Movement and our nation as Chef de Mission for the 2008 Paralympic Games,” said Charlie Huebner, USOC Chief of Paralympics. “His …
Arizona or Bust! 2008 U.S. Paralympic Trials
The track at Arizona State University should prove to be great training ground for athletes, as it was recently resurfaced with the exact materials used to build the track that …
Nate Tauzer: A Swimmer’s Stroke on Obstacles
I remember doctors telling my mom I might never walk. I think back at the eight weeks of intense training that it took to get here. A buzzer sounds – …