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Video of the week:
Unstoppables
Get up, get out, get active.
International:
Egyptian Paralympic Team is Looking for Recognition
After medaling at the London 2012 Paralympics the Egyptian National Paralympic Team is trying to gain recognition in their home country.
Gambian Paralympians: Where are They Now?
The Gambian Paralympic Team has a long history of competition but their numbers are down in recent years.
British Forces News
The British Forces keeps a website which has loads of great information on sport and recreation including adaptive activities.
Competition:
Ten Things you Didn't know about the Paralympics
The US Government site Let's Move has released this list to educate you about the Paralympics.
Five a Side Visually Impaired Shootout
US National Disabled Sailing Championship
Last week in San Diego the best adaptive sailors from the US competed for the crown . Check out the results here.
Dancing across the finish line following a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run Bonner Paddock has focused the world on his abilities with Cerebral Palsy.
Bonner Paddock Sets World Record at Ironman World Championship
Dancing across the finish line following a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run Bonner Paddock has focused the world on his abilities with Cerebral Palsy.
Eye Candy
Adaptive Action Sports Mid Year Review
Live London Dream Rio
A Paralyzed Guy, Blind Guy and an Amputee go Climbing
Humans
Throwing first pitch in all US Baseball Parks with no Arms
Ellie Simmonds Paralympic Superstar
British Paralympic Swimming Star Ellie Simmonds speaking about her life in Fabulous Magazine.
Chris Waddel "Names Tags"
A sailor, a tragic disease - and a courageous story
Mary Kate Scandone tells her husband's incredible story as a Paralympic sailor in a new book, "Nick of Time: The Nick Scandone Story."
Education
Australian Paralympic Education Program
If you live in Australia or anywhere for that matter you can learn about Paralympic Sport and more by visiting this website.
Where to find the Nations best Outdoor Adaptive Programs
An independent survey of some of the best outdoor adaptive sports programs in the US.
How to run Marathons Blind
If you have a visual impairment or what to learn how to become a guide click here. "Eddie Montanez lost his vision as a teenager. But if it weren't for the guide runner at his side, you wouldn't know it from jogging with him."
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