In case you've missed it check out these pics:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/0 ... mpics.html
The Winter Paralympics
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The Winter Paralympics
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Thanks for posting that WWODB. Those photos are amazing.
I have to admit I had tears in my eyes after looking at those. Not out of pity, but something else that I cannot explain, (but awe, respect are certainly both in there).
Seeing those guys skiing is fantastic. I went skiing for the first time last year, and was amazed at what a fantastic experience it was. So on the one hand I'm delighted that disabled people are are able to enjoy that wonderful experience, on the other hand I am utterly impressed that they have learned to do it so well with reduced limbs etc.
Those pictures really bring it home to me what a wonderful idea the Paralympics are.
I have to admit I had tears in my eyes after looking at those. Not out of pity, but something else that I cannot explain, (but awe, respect are certainly both in there).
Seeing those guys skiing is fantastic. I went skiing for the first time last year, and was amazed at what a fantastic experience it was. So on the one hand I'm delighted that disabled people are are able to enjoy that wonderful experience, on the other hand I am utterly impressed that they have learned to do it so well with reduced limbs etc.
Those pictures really bring it home to me what a wonderful idea the Paralympics are.
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Re: The Winter Paralympics
Along the same lines:
http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/82292
Alex Zanardi is an amazing guy.
http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/82292
Alex Zanardi is an amazing guy.
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That is excellent. What a guy !!
I love cycling. I cycle about 50km most Sundays. But powering your bike with your arms, that must be really hard. He must have pretty amazing arm muscles. Things like that, I think are really good, as they show others just what is possible.
I love cycling. I cycle about 50km most Sundays. But powering your bike with your arms, that must be really hard. He must have pretty amazing arm muscles. Things like that, I think are really good, as they show others just what is possible.
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Re: The Winter Paralympics
To put it mildly:PhilM2 wrote:That is excellent. What a guy !!
I love cycling. I cycle about 50km most Sundays. But powering your bike with your arms, that must be really hard. He must have pretty amazing arm muscles. .
http://www.alex-zanardi.com/public/imma ... azione.jpg
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