Massive Disrespect at Boston Marathon as Wheelchair Athlete Rainbow Cooper Receives No Sponsor
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by Disita Sikdar
1w ago
22-year-old Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Britain has etched her name into the annals of Boston Marathon history. In a dazzling display of grit, she clinched victory in the women’s wheelchair race. But what’s more surprising is the fact that she did it all alone, without the support of any single sponsor.  Rainbow-Cooper began her journey in the tracks in 2013 as a T54 wheelchair racer. She has previously made her nation proud by winning a silver in the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. In the same year, she also won London’s Big Half equaling Swiss athlete Manuela Schär’s course recor ..read more
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Usain Bolt Of Paralympics, World’s Fastest Blind Man Goes Viral On Twitter- Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Him
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by Disita Sikdar
1w ago
Being the fastest man on the Earth without being able to see is a commanding feat. And luckily, we are alive to witness the greatness of David Brown. The American para-athlete has defied every odds to establish himself as one of the dominating figures in the track and field realm. So much so that he is being touted as the “Usain Bolt of the Paralympics”. Running at incredible speeds, Brown is the proud owner of both the 100m and 200m disciplines in the Paralympics.  However, Brown’s entry into the world of track and field was quite unconventional. Having a flair for writing, Brown wrote a ..read more
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USA’s Paralympics Volleyball Star Reflects on Strategy to Secure Paris Ticket on Crucial Final Qualification Attempt
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by Nandini Makkar
1M ago
Disabilities should rarely hinder someone’s career trajectory because passion trumps everything else. One such volleyball player named USA’s Volleyball 2016 Male Sitting Player of the Year has been a star Paralympic volleyball athlete proving that heart over everything else is sacrosanct. On his recent journey to etch his team’s name in the upcoming Paris Olympics, the 4x decorated Parapan Games player, in collaboration with USA Volleyball, reflected on the strategy he follows, to secure the Paris ticket this year. Not letting life take away from his disability, he recently got into a tête-à-t ..read more
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“I Blacked Out”: 3x Track and Field Paralympic Champion Unveils Lesser-Known Story During World Record Sprint
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by Ankit Singh
2M ago
Transitioning from one sporting discipline to another always comes with a lot of challenges. However, an American Paralympic athlete embarked on a track and field journey after switching from a football career. While the change was neither easy nor perfect, he made it to the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Nick Mayhugh is one of the most brilliantly shining stars among all the Paralympic athletes. The 27-year-old is a T37 and T38 sprinter who won three Olympic golds in his maiden Paralympic games. Interestingly, a new social media post showcases a lesser-known story about the track and field athlet ..read more
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“Win Some Medals”: American Swimmer Sets Sights on Paris Paralympics 2024 With Inspiring Letter to Her Future Self
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by Yashika Dutta
2M ago
When it comes to swimming, the legs and hands are considered the most important parts of the body. However, the American Swimming prodigy proved this notion wrong as she swam with the help of her amputated legs. Hailing from Vietnam, Haven is well known for the Swimming gold she achieved last year at Santiago.  Despite pouring all her efforts, Haven could not clinch any medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As the 2024 Paris Olympics is on its verge, the American Paralympic swimmer is eyeing achieving medals. Interestingly, she is aiming to overcome the obstacles she faced last time to take r ..read more
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American Paralympic Gymnastics Champion Issues Emotional Plea for Life-or-Death Heart Surgery
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by Ankit Singh
3M ago
Diseases have been plaguing the world since the beginning of time. But, while we can fight off almost any disease that comes our way, the ailments that strike us right when we are born always pose a great danger. A danger through which an American gymnastics champion has already gone through. Paralympic Gymnast Chelsea Werner is a happy and charismatic athlete with three world titles to her name. Werner, who has the drown syndrome is now been forced to look at another congenital disease strike a loved one in her family. Taking to her fans on social media, the gymnastics star has appealed to th ..read more
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“Go Blue”: 3X Paralympic Gold Medalist Joins in the Celebration After Michigan Wolverines Landed Epic Title Win After 27 Years
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by Prasun Chakrabarty
3M ago
Following the gilded night of Monday, the Michigan Wolverines’ world has changed. The much-criticized football team in the Big Ten jumped into a swanky tale that often felt unbelievable. Their NCAA Football title-winning performance against the second-seeded Washington Huskies earned them the due credit. The top-seeded team never felt it was a cakewalk, despite the scoreline showing a different affair. Rather, the victory chance was bleak as the Wolverines’ last title victory came in 1997, sharing with the Cornhuskers.  So, after the final whistle of Monday night’s game, the team and its ..read more
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Ahead Of Paris Games, Team USA Hilariously Falters To Answer Basic Question About France
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by Shayni Maitra
3M ago
In thе backdrop of thе scorching summеr sun, Dani Aravich, a prominеnt figurе in thе world of Para Olympics, orchеstratеd a stratеgic movе to hеightеn thе anticipation surrounding thе Paris 2024 Paralympics. In a calculated and intense effort, Aravich conducted a fun quiz, serving as a litmus test for the aspiring athletes affiliated with the U.S. Paralympics Track & Fiеld. The questions were so easy yet trucky that the Olympians couldn’t guess what she was talking about. This intеllеctually stimulating еxеrcisе not only showcasеd Aravich’s commitmеnt to rеfining thе skills of thе Paralymp ..read more
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With 2024 Paris Olympics Looms Closer, Team USA Raises an Optimistic Query to Its Fans
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by Prasun Chakrabarty
3M ago
Many months before the Paris Olympics 2024, FIFA generated a palaver by terming the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the “largest standalone women’s sporting event”. The tournament itself threw a golden chance to the USA Women’s soccer team to make it three out of three. However, the “largest event “ couldn’t pull out a stunner from the US WNT to win the glory. The national color lost a chance to make a three-peat achievement on the occasion. Paris reached out to the US national color with a chance to touch the missed glory. However, this time the sports are different and the occasion as well. But ..read more
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As Paris Olympics 2024 Nears, Reflect Back at Para Dressage 2023’s Victorious Athletes
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by Maleehah Shakeel
4M ago
In 2023, Para Dressage conveyed numerous poignant stories of promise and hope. Riders are fervently striving to secure a ticket for Paris 2024, and excitement runs high. Notably, six countries: Sweden, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, as the host, qualified across all equestrian disciplines for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. How might this collective achievement impact the level of competition in Paris Olympics 2024? Bolstered by determination, these nations will shine in jumping, dressage eventing and para-dressage. Paris 2024, is already on the hor ..read more
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