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denphone 04-09-2012 05:56
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Mickey Bushell wins 100m T53 gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19471635

denphone 04-09-2012 13:19
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Great Britain's Sophie Wells has won her second silver medal of the Paralympic Games at Greenwich Park.

http://www.teamgb.com/news/second-eq...n-silver-wells

denphone 04-09-2012 19:03
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More gold for our heroes today as Britain's Dani Brown made it back-to-back Paralympic archery titles after beating compatriot Mel Clarke in the compound open final plus Sophie Christiansen became the first Briton to win three golds at the London Paralympics in the freestyle dressage Grade 1a test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19479471

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19475573

Osem 04-09-2012 21:04
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As the parent of a disabled child I can honestly say that I think the Paralympics have served as a wonderful example of what mentally and physically disabled people can achieve in spite of their various problems. I've been moved to tears more than once in the last week or so by the terrific efforts, disappointments and wonderful celebrations of the athletes taking part in these games. I've no doubt that the wider public perception of the disabled globally will be much improved by what we've been privileged to witness during London 2012.

Caff 04-09-2012 21:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35470813)
As the parent of a disabled child I can honestly say that I think the Paralympics have served as a wonderful example of what mentally and physically disabled people can achieve in spite of their various problems. I've been moved to tears more than once in the last week or so by the terrific efforts, disappointments and wonderful celebrations of the athletes taking part in these games. I've no doubt that the wider public perception of the disabled globally will be much improved by what we've been privileged to witness during London 2012.
Echoed, Osem :tu:

jempalmer 05-09-2012 01:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35470813)
As the parent of a disabled child I can honestly say that I think the Paralympics have served as a wonderful example of what mentally and physically disabled people can achieve in spite of their various problems. I've been moved to tears more than once in the last week or so by the terrific efforts, disappointments and wonderful celebrations of the athletes taking part in these games. I've no doubt that the wider public perception of the disabled globally will be much improved by what we've been privileged to witness during London 2012.
Seconded Osem, I pray that this will last ;).

denphone 05-09-2012 05:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35470813)
As the parent of a disabled child I can honestly say that I think the Paralympics have served as a wonderful example of what mentally and physically disabled people can achieve in spite of their various problems. I've been moved to tears more than once in the last week or so by the terrific efforts, disappointments and wonderful celebrations of the athletes taking part in these games. I've no doubt that the wider public perception of the disabled globally will be much improved by what we've been privileged to witness during London 2012.
Could not agree more.:tu:

denphone 05-09-2012 12:34
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It's Mark Colbourne doing the business again and claiming a brilliant silver in the road cycling C1 class.

http://www.itv.com/news/story/2012-0...ics-day-seven/

Hom3r 05-09-2012 13:36
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Having watched and listened to a lot of Olympic events, I'm proud to be British.

The way we have cheered other nations has been excellent, and hopefully make people relised we ain't that bad, and hopefully get some more respect from the rest of the world.

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Why are the comentators calling it the Union Jack? Its the Union Flag.

denphone 05-09-2012 16:11
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Sarah Storey wins third London gold.:clap::clap:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19487106

denphone 05-09-2012 18:27
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Oliver Hynd wins sixth GB swimming gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19495172

Alex Zanardi wins Paralympics 2012 handcycling gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19493510

denphone 06-09-2012 12:07
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GB have their first medal today in the Olympic Stadium with Bev Jones winning bronze after throwing a 30.99 in the F37 Discus.

denphone 06-09-2012 14:35
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Great Britain claimed its first ever Paralympic sailing medals, with Helena Lucas the star of the show as she collected gold in the 2.4mR class.:clap::clap:

http://www.teamgb.com/news/lucas-str...g-gold-britain

Damien 06-09-2012 16:24
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http://london2012.blogs.nytimes.com/...t-seen-by-all/

Quote:
You see, even more amazing than the fact that Londoners have opened their arms and hearts to the Paralympics is the fact that they are interested in us for our athletic ability, not the fact that we don’t spend every day in our rooms crying about the fact that we can’t walk, or are missing a limb or two. ...

...The London Games are on a pace to be the biggest advancement of adapted sports since people in wheelchairs began playing basketball in the 1940s. The coverage on TV has been educational and professionally done. The appreciation of athletic accomplishment is on a par with that of the Olympians who flocked to the city two weeks ago, and Britain is building up its Paralympic stars and hopefuls to the same heights....


....In London, Paralympians are seen as amazing for their feats on the field, and it could not be more refreshing. I hope that one day the United States decides to join the party.
:tu:

denphone 06-09-2012 16:57
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Sarah Storey storms to landmark 11th Paralympics gold and thus joins Dave Roberts and wheelchair racer Baroness Grey-Thompson in winning 11 titles.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19509302


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