paralympics

As War Rages, Paralympics To Open In Beijing Without Russia

The Winter Paralympics are set to open in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get to China.
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Paralympians Will Now Get Paid As Much As Olympians For Medals Won

The Tokyo Olympics mark the first time Paralympic athletes will earn the same amount of cash as their Olympic counterparts.
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Deaf-Blind Paralympian Quits Team USA After Being Denied Basic Accommodation

“I’m angry, I’m disappointed, but most of all, I’m sad not to be representing my country,” swimmer Becca Meyers said.
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This Paralympic Athlete Is Competing With A Prosthetic Leg He Designed Himself

Mike Schultz wasn't satisfied with the quality of high-performance prosthetics, so he decided to create his own.
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At Least 10 Out LGBT Athletes Competing At The Paralympics In Rio

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The Paralympics' Origin Story Is A Lesson In Caring For The Forgotten

Paraplegics were depressed and discarded. Then one doctor had an idea: Let them play sports.
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Another Syrian Refugee Is About To Make History In Rio

"It's not just a game for me. It's my life."
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Paralympians Tell Their Stories Of Tragedy, Triumph And Inspiration

Rudy Garcia-Tolson, Scout Bassett and Trooper Johnson explain what it's like to be a Paralympian and describe their quests to over come the odds.
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3 Things Failure Can Teach You About Success, According To These Athletes

Failure is an opportunity, not the end of the road.
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What Happens When You Tell A Person With A Disability They 'Can't' Do Something

An important message leading up to the Rio Paralympics.
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