The sport of fencing for athletes in wheelchairs was first introduced at Rome games of 1960. In Wheelchair Fencing, the wheelchairs are fixed in place to keep the chairs from…
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USA Wheelchair Basketball Jennifer Ruddell
Jennifer Ruddell will co-captain the USA Wheelchair Basketball team. Jennifer will be competing in her second Paralympics games as Team USA defends their gold medal from Athens. Listen to find…
Finishing the race
You are an Olympian! S. E. Gregg is author of the book titled “The Christian Olympics”. S. E. encourages you to follow the athletes competing in Beijing. As you watch…
USA Wheelchair Racer Maggie Redden
Maggie Redden has been competing wheelchair championships since age 5. In September Maggie will try to carry the USA to victory in the 100 meter and 200 meter wheelchair racing…
Counting down to the 2008 Paralympics
The Paralympics is an elite sporting event for athletes from six different disability groups. This year over 4,000 athletes from over 130 countries will be competing in the Beijing Summer…
USA Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long count down
Four years ago in Athens, at the age of 12, Jessica Long won 3 gold medals. Jessica maintains a busy schedule of training and preparation for Beijing. Hear what Jessica…
Paralympic history count down
The National Spinal Injury Center was founded in 1944 by Doctor Ludwig Guttmann. Doctor Guttmann introduced sports as a form of recreation, treatment and rehab. On July 28, 1948, the…
Paralympic shooting count down
Paralympics Shooter, Josh Olson, desires to represent his country as an athlete. Listen in to learn what gives Josh a sense of satisfaction and confidence to do his best every…
USA Women Diving count down
Olympian and gold medalist, Laura Wilkinson will be 30 in Beijing and competing against divers nearly half her age. Discover what Wilkinson hopes she will be able to achieve in…
Gymnastics count down
Penn State Gymnastics Coach, Randy Jepson, talks about the challenges and pressures of the men’s gymnasts will face in Beijing. Also discover what the US Men’s Gymnastics team must achieve…
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