The New York Times – Sports:
Jon Kreamelmeyer, whose right leg was amputated last year, prefers to see it as a transformation rather than a disability.
Category: Paralympic Games
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Paralympics: The Aigners Are a Nation Unto Themselves
The New York Times – Sports:
The visually impaired siblings and their guides accounted for more medals at the Beijing Paralympics than several powerhouse countries.
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Paralympics: Jen Lee Leads United States to Sled Hockey Gold
The New York Times – Sports:
A dominant run in which Jen Lee and the Americans outscored their opponents, 18-1, culminated in a 5-0 win over Canada in the gold medal game.
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How Ukrainian Paralympians Pushed Through Fear and Worry
The New York Times – Sports:
By day in Beijing, athletes raced and trained. By night, they spent time on their phones, connecting with loved ones under attack back home in Ukraine.
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How Ukrainian Paralympians Pushed Through Fear and Worry
The New York Times – Sports:
By day in Beijing, athletes raced and trained. By night, they spent time on their phones, connecting with loved ones under attack back home in Ukraine.
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For Italy’s Sled Hockey Team, ‘This One Means More’
The New York Times – Sports:
A team of part-time players that gets on the ice just twice a week hopes a dramatic win to end its Paralympics run could serve as a building block for the future.
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Disabled Chinese Fight for Equal Rights Despite Paralympic Glory
The New York Times – Sports:
Outside the Games, people with disabilities in China face discrimination and a lack of opportunities. “I’ve been struggling to survive,” said one former Paralympian.
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Sheina Vaspi Shines, but Does Not Compromise, at the Paralympics
The New York Times – Sports:
Sheina Vaspi’s membership in the Chabad movement of Judaism led to her wearing a skirt on the slopes. But skiing on the Sabbath was a nonstarter.
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China Becomes a Paralympic Sled Hockey Power Behind Russian Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Only five years after creating the program, China’s team has reached the semifinal round at the Beijing Paralympics. Players credit their little-known coach as their “spiritual support.”