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denphone 30-08-2012 16:47
The Paralympics 2012 Thread
 
Seeing we had the Olympics thread l thought it was only right that we have one for The Paralympics as well.

Mark Colbourne wins GB's first medal.:clap::clap:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19426339

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First gold for Paralympics GB as British cyclist Sarah Storey wins.:clap::clap:

http://www.itv.com/news/story/2012-0...games-day-one/

denphone 30-08-2012 19:06
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Fox wins GB's first swimming gold.

http://www.channel4.com/news/paralym...-swimming-gold

Caff 30-08-2012 19:27
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I'm out of my depth here.
I'm in awe of the athletes, and then feel completely a pathetic individual.
Seeing them compete makes me weep tears.

I think that there has been a lot of eye-opening throughout the build-up and coverage for me though.
I struggle to get over my feeling of sadness for people who have risen above my comparative patheticness.

My admiration is enormous.

Hom3r 30-08-2012 20:44
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well as of 8:40pm we have 2 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze

Maggy 30-08-2012 21:57
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Not impressed by the fact that I cannot seem to be able to catch up with events I missed.What the hell are people who are at work supposed to do?Record EVERY event?

Caff 30-08-2012 22:54
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[QUOTE=Maggy J;35469013]Not impressed by the fact that I cannot seem to be able to catch up with events I missed.What the hell are people who are at work supposed to do?Record EVERY event?[/QUOTE

Catch-up coverage starts early, and then early evening on Ch4 as a' catch up'. A lot of coverage is aimed at people who work 9-5. If you can't watch it live then I'm sure it's going to be better than any daytime TV :)

Maggy 30-08-2012 23:18
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[QUOTE=Caff;35469032]
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35469013)
Not impressed by the fact that I cannot seem to be able to catch up with events I missed.What the hell are people who are at work supposed to do?Record EVERY event?[/QUOTE

Catch-up coverage starts early, and then early evening on Ch4 as a' catch up'. A lot of coverage is aimed at people who work 9-5. If you can't watch it live then I'm sure it's going to be better than any daytime TV :)
Nope! So far I have been unable to catch Jonathan Fox winning gold.I get a 10 second replay of the last 10 seconds.The video on the Channel 4 site won't work.So I'm not impressed.

Caff 30-08-2012 23:30
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[QUOTE=Maggy J;35469035]
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Originally Posted by Caff (Post 35469032)

Nope! So far I have been unable to catch Jonathan Fox winning gold.I get a 10 second replay of the last 10 seconds.The video on the Channel 4 site won't work.So I'm not impressed.
Have you tried the news channels? - It was on BBC1 I think and Ch4 - but not much coverage.
You're being very specific with your choice of coverage by Ch4.

denphone 31-08-2012 05:38
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[QUOTE=Caff;35469040]
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35469035)

Have you tried the news channels? - It was on BBC1 I think and Ch4 - but not much coverage.
You're being very specific with your choice of coverage by Ch4.
l am afraid that the other news channels can not show more then just a few minutes a day because thats all they are allowed under the terms of the rights agreement.

Maggy 31-08-2012 08:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Caff (Post 35469040)

Have you tried the news channels? - It was on BBC1 I think and Ch4 - but not much coverage.
You're being very specific with your choice of coverage by Ch4.
Not really.He won two of the two gold medals GB won on the first day and I just happened to be otherwise occupied when he did.All the other videos for our medal winners worked but not his though I'm fairly sure there weren't any for all the bigger majority who weren't GB athletes at all.

Yes they have done a tremendous job covering all the athletes and their back stories but unless the public can replay specific events that they have missed it's not going a real success for CH4.

At least if I missed an Olympic event I could replay it on the BBC website.

gba93 31-08-2012 10:08
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[QUOTE=Maggy J;35469035]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Caff (Post 35469032)

Nope! So far I have been unable to catch Jonathan Fox winning gold.I get a 10 second replay of the last 10 seconds.The video on the Channel 4 site won't work.So I'm not impressed.
Saw Jonathon win yesterday - awesome swim, crowd were amazing, loads of world & paralympic records and what can you say about the volunteers, they were just fantastic - just wish I'd bought tickets for lots more events - if you've yet to go you'll have a great time.

Maggy 31-08-2012 10:18
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[QUOTE=gba93;35469120]
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35469035)
Saw Jonathon win yesterday - awesome swim, crowd were amazing, loads of world & paralympic records and what can you say about the volunteers, they were just fantastic - just wish I'd bought tickets for lots more events - if you've yet to go you'll have a great time.
That's it, rub it in..:p:

denphone 31-08-2012 10:49
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McGlynn & Scott win tandem silver.:clap:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19435954

gba93 31-08-2012 11:08
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[QUOTE=Maggy J;35469125]
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Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35469120)

That's it, rub it in..:p:
Sorry !!

TheNorm 31-08-2012 11:41
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My family took me to the Excel centre to see Zoe Newson win a bronze in one of the women's powerlifting events. The gold medallist set a new world record.

We also watched judo, volleyball and table tennis.

Brilliant atmosphere.

Hom3r 31-08-2012 12:33
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Channel 550 on for VM in both HD & SD

denphone 31-08-2012 13:45
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Aled Davies wins shot put bronze for Britain.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19437634

denphone 31-08-2012 16:12
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Britain's Mark Colbourne wins 3km pursuit gold.:clap::clap:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19442299

Caff 31-08-2012 16:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35469268)
Britain's Mark Colbourne wins 3km pursuit gold.:clap::clap:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19442299
... and yet another world record by Team GB. :)

And just now another one :D

denphone 31-08-2012 18:19
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Butterworth silver but Cundy denied restart.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19442534

denphone 31-08-2012 20:45
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SILVER AND BRONZE FOR HYND BROTHERS.

http://www.teamgb.com/news/silver-an...-hynd-brothers

Maggy 31-08-2012 21:04
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Ellie will be swimming tomorrow..:)

denphone 31-08-2012 21:19
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Yes l remember her wonderful heroics from 4 years ago as a 13 year old.

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Hannah Cockroft wins first GB track gold.:clap::clap:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19437634

denphone 01-09-2012 10:53
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Fachie & Storey win tandem gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19448988

Scary 01-09-2012 12:54
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so pround of all of them, my friend john stubbs is going for gold in archery defending his olympic gold from bejing

denphone 01-09-2012 13:09
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2 more golds for us this morning.:clap::clap:

Richard Whitehead wins 200m gold for GB.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19449193

Equestrian gold for ParalympicsGB rider.

http://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-...mpicsgb-rider/

denphone 01-09-2012 15:40
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Sarah Storey wins second cycling gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19449826

denphone 01-09-2012 18:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35469358)
Ellie will be swimming tomorrow..:)
And she has just done it again winning gold.:clap::clap:

gba93 01-09-2012 18:08
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Many congrats to Ellie Simmonds - GOLD MEDAL & WOrLD RECORD - awesome swim, fantastic last 100m

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Great Britain's Ellie Simmonds wins gold in the final of the Women's 400m Freestyle - S6, beating Victoria Arlen of the United States in a world record time of 5:19.17 minutes.

Maggy 01-09-2012 19:35
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Bah! Him indoors wants to watch the sodding football and my connection that's usually rock solid 9.8MB has been reduced so bad I cannot watch online tonight.:(

denphone 01-09-2012 20:48
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35469689)
Bah! Him indoors wants to watch the sodding football and my connection that's usually rock solid 9.8MB has been reduced so bad I cannot watch online tonight.:(
Another medal l am sure will cheer you up Maggy.

http://www.teamgb.com/news/ingram-claims-judo-silver

Maggy 01-09-2012 21:36
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You are just asking for a slap...:p:

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Got the remote.

Olivia Breen...what a smashing kid..Just pleased to have qualified.:)

denphone 02-09-2012 12:09
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More good news this morning as Britain's mixed four win rowing gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19455780

denphone 02-09-2012 14:28
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At least there's another gold to cheer me up this afternoon from my beloved team losing in the football.:cleader::cleader:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19456487

Maggy 02-09-2012 15:51
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Another gold and silver for GB in the Velodrome.

denphone 02-09-2012 16:08
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And we have just won another silver in the team sprint as well.

denphone 02-09-2012 18:54
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Applegate wins 200m swimming gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19459805

SMG 02-09-2012 21:39
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I have nothing but admiration & respect for these athletes, their determination is inspiring, they deserve all the recognition they get.

:clap::clap:

denphone 03-09-2012 05:54
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Oscar Pistorius beaten by Alan Oliveira in 200m.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19460868

David Weir wins gold in T54 5,000m.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19460969

peanut 03-09-2012 08:43
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35470188)
Oscar Pistorius beaten by Alan Oliveira in 200m.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19460868
What a poor loser. :td:

Maggy 03-09-2012 09:10
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Actually he may have a point..and there is more to it than you imagine.

It seems that because he competed in the Olympics he cannot just change his own blades for longer ones unless he is prepared to get re authorised to do so,a very long process involving his sports body etc.

In the mean time his rival is free to change the length of his blades without such a rigmarole..giving him a much longer stride to everyone else in the race it would seem..

At least he has apologised for the timing but I suspect that if he had just quietly had a word with the PTB it would have just been brushed under a carpet.

denphone 03-09-2012 12:38
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Our Ellie is doing it again.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19464525

denphone 03-09-2012 17:47
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More excellent news as Natasha Baker wins second equestrian gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19464257

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Ellie Simmonds does it again for ParaGB winning her second gold of these games.:clap::clap:

Maggy 03-09-2012 18:04
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There was a bronze won by Natalie Jones in that same race.

denphone 03-09-2012 18:10
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And Lee Pearson takes dressage bronze as well.

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/

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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

gba93 06-09-2012 17:56
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WELL DONE to Josef Craig (Mens 400m Freestyle S7) - another impressive GOLD MEDAL & new World Record - a worthy sucessor to Dave Roberts

denphone 06-09-2012 19:49
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Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35471485)
Well Done to Josef Craig (Mens 400m Freestyle S7) - another GOLD in the pool - a worthy sucessor to Dave Roberts
Absolutely brilliant and he's only 15 as well.:clap::clap:

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Hannah Cockroft wins gold in the T34 200m.

gba93 06-09-2012 19:52
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Hannah Cockroft wins gold in the T34 200m.
Stunning performance - won it by a country mile :):)

denphone 06-09-2012 21:34
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The Weirwolf howls again. The incredible David Weir wins the T54 800m for his third gold medal of these Games.:clap::clap::clap:

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Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock has won a gold medal in the men's T44 100m final with a astonishing run.:clap::clap:

Maggy 06-09-2012 21:38
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And we are back in 2nd place in the medal chart.:)

Osem 07-09-2012 08:02
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What a day for our Paralympic heroes! The positive message they're sending out to the UK and the world as a whole is quite fantastic and the fact that so many of our youth (both disabled and not) are caught up in the excitement and appreciation of all the wonderful achievement bodes well for the future. Maybe this inspiration will be the biggest legacy of all...

Our eldest came home from school yesterday delighted to tell us that he's been selected to attend the huge victory parade in London on the 10th. His face was a picture! :)

denphone 07-09-2012 09:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35471650)
What a day for our Paralympic heroes! The positive message they're sending out to the UK and the world as a whole is quite fantastic and the fact that so many of our youth (both disabled and not) are caught up in the excitement and appreciation of all the wonderful achievement bodes well for the future. Maybe this inspiration will be the biggest legacy of all...

Our eldest came home from school yesterday delighted to tell us that he's been selected to attend the huge victory parade in London on the 16th. His face was a picture! :)
Yes l agree totally and l hope your eldest enjoy's the 16th as well.:tu:

Damien 07-09-2012 09:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35471650)
What a day for our Paralympic heroes! The positive message they're sending out to the UK and the world as a whole is quite fantastic and the fact that so many of our youth (both disabled and not) are caught up in the excitement and appreciation of all the wonderful achievement bodes well for the future. Maybe this inspiration will be the biggest legacy of all...

Our eldest came home from school yesterday delighted to tell us that he's been selected to attend the huge victory parade in London on the 16th. His face was a picture! :)
What's the one on the 16th? The TeamGB one is on the 10th?

Did you ever get to the games?

Osem 07-09-2012 09:36
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Yes it is 10th - typo in my OP.

Sadly we didn't get to the games as my wife and eldest were on holiday in E. Europe for almost all of the Olympics and we've only just come back from a family holiday on the Isle of Wight so the timing just didn't work out sadly.

Never mind - they've both been sensational events which have well and truly raised the bar when it comes to global sporting events!

Damien 07-09-2012 09:44
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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35471674)
Yes it is 10th - typo in my OP.
Phew! :D

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Sadly we didn't get to the games as my wife and eldest were on holiday in E. Europe for almost all of the Olympics and we've only just come back from a family holiday on the Isle of Wight so the timing just didn't work out sadly.
Ah well. You could keep checking the site for entry to the Olympic Park for this weekend? Everyday they add more tickets for stuff like that so, if you wanted, the chance hasn't gone yet.

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Never mind - they've both been sensational events which have well and truly raised the bar when it comes to global sporting events!
Yup! Something for everyone in the country to be proud of. :tu:

Hom3r 07-09-2012 10:11
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Olympic heros to have there own New Years Honours list.

http://news.sky.com/story/982097/no-...don-2012-stars

denphone 07-09-2012 15:02
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Josie Pearson wins discus gold for Great Britain.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19521240

denphone 07-09-2012 21:05
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Alex Zanardi wins second Paralympics handcycling gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19519141

What a wonderful achievement.:clap::clap::clap:

denphone 08-09-2012 11:55
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David Stone wins road race gold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19529743

Damien 08-09-2012 20:39
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Just thought, they missed a trick not getting Danny Boyle to present a medal. Imagine the cheer he would have got!

denphone 09-09-2012 05:07
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Ellie Simmonds takes silver in S6 100m at Paralympics.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19530269

denphone 09-09-2012 14:30
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David Weir captures fourth Paralympics 2012 victory.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19536302

What a wonderful achievement by a Paralympic legend.:clap::clap:

Peter_ 09-09-2012 15:05
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I wonder if they will be as quick to award him a knighthood as they do for able bodied athletes.

Sarah Storey has won 11 gold medals at the age of 34 and why has she not been made a Dame, did Lord Coe win 11 gold medals, no only 4.

Maggy 09-09-2012 15:32
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Originally Posted by Peter_ (Post 35472429)
I wonder if they will be as quick to award him a knighthood as they do for able bodied athletes.

Sarah Storey has won 11 gold medals at the age of 34 and why has she not been made a Dame, did Lord Coe win 11 gold medals, no only 4.
you know you might at least give the PTB a chance before jumping all over them..;)

Peter_ 09-09-2012 15:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35472441)
you know you might at least give the PTB a chance before jumping all over them..;)
Well Sarah Storey did not win all her 11 golds in this olympics but it seems that being disabled prevents you from getting a top honour.;)

iFrankie 09-09-2012 19:22
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So sad its all coming to an end, what an amazing few months!.

denphone 09-09-2012 19:27
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Originally Posted by iFrankie (Post 35472524)
So sad its all coming to an end, what an amazing few months!.
Yes l will second that totally as its been wonderful to watch and what a great advert this has been for this country.

Caff 09-09-2012 20:06
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Inspirational.

:tu: for all the updates denphone.

Maggy 09-09-2012 23:14
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Originally Posted by Peter_ (Post 35472444)
Well Sarah Storey did not win all her 11 golds in this olympics but it seems that being disabled prevents you from getting a top honour.;)
bit of a sweeping statement..After all what about Sir Philip Craven who gave the speech to open and close the Paralympics.


http://www.london2012.com/about-us/t...s/locog/board/

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Sir Philip Craven MBE


Sir Philip Craven has been President of the International Paralympic Committee since 2001 and is also a member of the International Olympic Committee. In 2005 he received a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

He is a five-time Paralympian in Wheelchair Basketball and Swimming, and was President of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation from 1988-2002.

In 2006 Sir Philip received the Juan Antonio Samaranch Disabled Athlete Award, recognising all he has done for the world of sport. Sir Philip is currently a Director of the BOA and Vice President of the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association.

He sat on the board of the London 2012 bid company. Sir Philip has also been awarded Honorary Degrees from several Universities for his services to Paralympic Sport and is the Patron of the English Basketball Fellowship.
;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanni_Grey-Thompson
Also known as Baroness Grey-Thompson

Peter_ 10-09-2012 07:00
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35472570)
bit of a sweeping statement..After all what about Sir Philip Craven who gave the speech to open and close the Paralympics.


http://www.london2012.com/about-us/t...s/locog/board/

;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanni_Grey-Thompson
Also known as Baroness Grey-Thompson
Very few and far between and somehow you would expect 11 gold medals to account for something considering we have awarded knighthoods to Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Chris Hoy who have won half as much, the disabled athletes just get paid lip service in the main unlike our able bodied athletes, double standards anyone.

Hugh 10-09-2012 10:04
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BBC
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Britain's Olympians and Paralympians are to get their own honours list, rather than simply being included in the New Year's Honours.
Also, whilst it is wrong they are not honoured in the same way and to the same extent as the Olympians, it is not "few and far between" - nearly half of the Beijing Paralympians received honours in 2009 - Telegraph

Osem 10-09-2012 10:19
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Originally Posted by Peter_ (Post 35472429)
I wonder if they will be as quick to award him a knighthood as they do for able bodied athletes.

Sarah Storey has won 11 gold medals at the age of 34 and why has she not been made a Dame, did Lord Coe win 11 gold medals, no only 4.

The fact that back in Coe's day and beyond, disabled athletes didn't the recognition they deserved and that now there'll be a honours list specifically for our tremendous Olympic/Paralympic competitors is surely evidence of how much perceptions have changed as a result of what's been achieved during London 2012.

It's a very great shame that the show has finally come to an end but today there'll be a huge procession in London for all those who made London 2012 the amazing spectacle it was and I have no doubt the disabled participants will be cheered just as loudly (if not more) than their abled bodied counterparts. Perhaps that's the most amazing thing of all. My eldest will be there with countless thousands of others celebrating their efforts and success.

I don't think I could be prouder of what's been achieved in London and all those who made it happen in spite of the protracted torrent of doom, gloom, doubt and criticism they were subjected to by much of the media in the run up!

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tweetiepooh 10-09-2012 10:25
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We won tickets for the Ladies Goal Ball bronze place (Sweden vs Finland) and final (Japan vs China). What a great day out. We had to pay train fares into London and snacks at the site but that was it.

The volunteers were superb, from arriving at Waterloo and guided to the best tube line and where to get off to those at the site. It helped being a nice sunny day too. The police were smiling and the atmosphere was great.

My son had recently had a cast off after breaking a foot bone earlier in summer and we were able to rent (free) a wheel chair. This helped us get around and also bypass some queues; "special accessible entrance this way".

So well done to loads of people.

Hom3r 10-09-2012 12:44
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My only regret is I never got the chance to go to an event :(

Damien 10-09-2012 17:10
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So now what....

Osem 10-09-2012 18:03
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Hundreds of thousands of people have lined the route of a victory parade through London to cheer Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19540587

Very well deserved. Hope we can truly build on the impetus these amazing events have given to the sports represented and such things as volunteering in general.

martyh 10-09-2012 20:47
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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35472742)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19540587

Very well deserved. Hope we can truly build on the impetus these amazing events have given to the sports represented and such things as volunteering in general.
I had a load of trouble early this morning getting to my first job(horseferry rd) because of road closures and diversions because of the procession,and you know what ,i couldn't care less that i was half hour late and the wife at burberry hq had to wait ,those athletes deserve it

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I think Boris got it just about right :D

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"You routed the doubters and you scattered the gloomsters and for the first time in living memory you caused Tube train passengers to break into spontaneous conversation with their neighbours about subjects other than their trod-on toes. ”

Osem 10-09-2012 21:22
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35472776)
I had a load of trouble early this morning getting to my first job(horseferry rd) because of road closures and diversions because of the procession,and you know what ,i couldn't care less that i was half hour late and the wife at burberry hq had to wait ,those athletes deserve it

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I think Boris got it just about right :D
Horseferry Road??... Hmmmm... rings a bell for some reason... Got it! Magistrates FGS!! What have you been up to Marty?? :confused: :D

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TheDaddy 11-09-2012 07:25
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Really good review of the paralympics here imo, I'd forgotten loads of it...

http://www.new-606.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=19871

RB2004 11-09-2012 08:01
Helen Skelton sure did a good job of presenting infront of Buckingham palace... Lol as her co presenter said... That's one way to welcome them...


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