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Paralympics August 29-September 9

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:05 pm
by jmufan
If you get the chance, please support it by watching the games. You won't be able to watch it on TV because the U.S. isn't covering it, but you can watch it online http://www.paralympic.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; these are amazing athletes that have overcome their disability and are a true inspiration. Many are soldiers who have been wounded in battle, many were born with their conditions, some received their disability because of an accident. Whatever the case, they overcame.

Quite amazing, the Paralympics begin two weeks after the main Olympic event and is hosted in the same city as the Olympics. Good luck Team USA!

Re: Paralympics August 29-September 9

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:41 pm
by Grizalltheway
Nothing will make you feel like more of a worthless, lazy slob than watching these guys and gals compete their hearts out. :thumb:

Re: Paralympics August 29-September 9

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:12 pm
by SuperHornet
Especially Pistorius....

Re: Paralympics August 29-September 9

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:24 pm
by jmufan
He is actually going to have a contender that could challenge him. The mans name is Blake Leeper (also a double amputee, USA) and ran the exact same time in the 100m as Pistorius. Should be interesting.

http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/F ... Month.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Paralympics August 29-September 9

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:50 pm
by SuperHornet
That's GREAT news, jmufan. As much as I like Pistorius, NOBODY should have gold handed to them on a silver platter....

Re: Paralympics August 29-September 9

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:31 pm
by jmufan
bump for reminder.