The "Breakdown" features the best of the web from the recent past on adaptive sports competitions, Paralympic information, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.
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Video of the day
Jessica Cox is doing some amazing things as a double arm amputee. Here she shows her skills as a pilot.
International:
North Korea's first Paralympian
Rim Ju Song is swimming to history. Being North Korea's first Paralympian he is breaking barriers in a country while has a history of human rights violations against all minorities.
Uganda's Believes Disability is a Curse
Around the world individuals with disabilities need to educate their countrymen on why they are valuable members of society. In Uganda that is still the case as they believe being born with a disability is a curse.
Ugandan Boxer with a Visual Impairment
Regardless of stereotypes this guy is training hard.
Who wants to get in the ring with him?
Paralympics
Online Streaming of the Paralympics Games and Results
Drop the Word Disabled From the Paralympic Coverage
International Paralympic Committee President Sir Phillip Craven demands that the media drop the word disabled from all London 2012 coverage.
The Paralympic Athlete Blog (includes lots of videos)
Samsung one of the Paralympic Sponsors has armed the athletes with cameras to make video blogs. Get inside the action of the games and what is really happening.
The 12 Hottest Paralympic Athletes
MSN has put out a list of the 12 hottest Paralympic Athletes (includes men and women). Seems like when you train all your life for the second largest athletic event in the world you end up with a hard body.
Most viewed Paralympic Games Ever
The Washington Post reports that the London 2012 Games will be the most watched games to date. The digital age is one of the main reasons for this viewership as there are several websites to watch the games on. There are also a large number of major TV channels which will be broadcasting the event.
Eye Candy
Aaron "Wheelz" Fortheringham on the Mega Ramp
Such respect to anyone who can step up to something like this. Nice work!
The One Revolution Foundation is doing some amazing work with Chris Waddell at the helm.
When you get a chance to hear him speak you will be very motivated.
Wheelchairs underwater. This engineering project is really cool.
Chris Waddell is the first Parapalegic to Climb Kilimanjaro
The One Revolution Foundation is doing some amazing work with Chris Waddell at the helm.
When you get a chance to hear him speak you will be very motivated.
Worlds First Underwater Wheelchair
Wheelchairs underwater. This engineering project is really cool.
Who Says I Can't with Jothy Rosenberg
The "Who Says I Can't" Webseries follows Jothy Rosenberg as he travels around on one leg trying all kinds of different sports. The website and youtube channel have lots more to see.
Humans
From Iraq to US Open ball person
Ryan McIntosh is one wounded warrior who is not letting life slow him down. He lost a leg in Iraq and is now staying active on the court.
Amy Prudy (Snowboarder and Double Amp) and Daniel Gale on the Amazing Race
The Amazing Race is a US TV show where team travel around the world to do fun challenges and have to not finish last or get eliminated. Amy Prudy is a world class snowboarder and in the upcoming series. Meet the couple here.
Or watch a little clip about Amy's story
Notorius Nick Newell fights MMA
Mixed Martial Arts fighting is one of the fastest growing sports around. Nick Newell was born without a hand has a very impressive record in the ring.
Education
How to swim with one arm
The Challenged Athletes Foundation has released a video on one armed swimming techniques
Paralympic History in Pictures
The Paralympic games have been documented over the years. Here is a short pictorial history including a golfer without arms and a dart thrower without vision.
Martial Arts from a Wheelchair
Nick Newell might inspire you to learn how to defend yourself from a wheelchair. Here's how.
Michigan group creates a deer stand which can get anyone up and able to see wild life.
Wheelchair accessible deer stand
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