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U.S. splits sled series with Canada
Susan Katz - Nov 02, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--The U.S. National Sled Hockey Team split its weekend series with Canada, losing 2-1 in a shootout on Friday night and rebounding with a 3-0 victory on Saturday. Read More | More News
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Para-cycling World Cup announced
International Cycling Union - Nov 04, 2009
The International Cycling Union (UCI) will organise a Para-cycling World Cup beginning in May 2010. Read More | More News
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Bouwkamp captures fencing bronze
Anthony Bartkowski - US Fencing - Nov 02, 2009
Three-weapon fencing phenom Catherine Bouwkamp of Fishers, Ind., led Team USA at the 9th Wheelchair Fencing World Cup by winning the bronze medal in the sabre division. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Experience Vancouver
Beth Bourgeois - Oct 13, 2009
Applications now available for the 2010 Paralympic Experience in Vancouver, Canada. Read More | More News
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Countdown to Vancouver
USOC - Oct 28, 2009
Next Wednesday, Nov. 4, the USOC will celebrate the upcoming 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games by transforming Rockefeller Center into a Winter Sport Festival presented by Hilton Honors. Read More | More News
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Babic brewing for Vermont Adaptive
U.S. Ski Team - Oct 28, 2009
Seven-year U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls athlete David Babic inspiring greatness as he volunteers for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. Read More | More News
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Sled hockey takes on Canada
USA Hockey - Oct 29, 2009
The U.S. National Sled Hockey Team will face-off against Canada for a two-game series on October 30-31 in Rochester, N.Y. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Camp - San Diego
USOC - Oct 15, 2009
More than 60 injured service men and women participated in day one of the USOC Paralympic Military Sports Camp in San Diego. View Gallery | More Galleries
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24 Hour Fitness Helps at Military Camp
Trinity Nelson - Oct 20, 2009
24 Hour Fitness, an Olympic and Paralympic sponsor, had two trainers present at the U.S. Paralympics Military camp to teach work-out techniques to injured service members. Watch Video | More Video
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Deep in the pain cave
Greta Neimanas - Oct 13, 2009
The most recent track cycling camp took Greta Neimanas to a level even she didn't know she had - or could survive getting to. Read Post | More Blogs
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VA invests in Paralympic movement
Bruce Troetschel - Oct 22, 2009
WASHINGTON-The long history of military support for the Paralympic movement and veteran athletes continues to be strong in the nation's capital. Read More | More News
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VA & USOC initiative announced
Department of Veterans Affairs - Oct 21, 2009
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the USOC have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide Paralympic sport programming and additional community support to injured veterans. Read More | More News
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The end of the road?
Brad Emmerson - Oct 13, 2009
With less than six months to go to the start of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Brad Emmerson shares his insights on the sled hockey team and whether or not he sees his road ending in Vancouver. Read Post | More Blogs
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U.S. table tennis wins nine medals
Daniel Rutenberg - Oct 12, 2009
MARGARITA ISLAND, Venezuela--The U.S. Paralympics Table Tennis National Team collected six gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 2009 Parapan American Championships. Read More | More News
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There's no place like home
Danelle D'Aquanni Umstead - Oct 12, 2009
The hardest question that Rob and I get is... Where are you guys from? Read Post | More Blogs
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Going for the Gold: Augusto Perez
Trinity Nelson - Oct 09, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team member Augusto Perez. Watch Video | More Video
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Perez eyes gold in Vancouver
Mellissa Lewis - Oct 09, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold spotlights 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team member Augusto "Goose" Perez. Read More | More News
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Madsen rows across Indian Ocean
Chrös McDougall - Oct 08, 2009
U.S. Paralympian Angela Madsen recently completed the incredible feat of rowing across the Indian Ocean. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Experience
Trinity Nelson - Oct 08, 2009
U.S. Paralympics, World Sports Chicago, SEASPAR and The Chicago Park District worked together to host this event for local youth. Watch Video | More Video
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Paralympian to make Ironman history
Mellissa Lewis - Oct 08, 2009
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Rudy Garcia-Tolson is set to become the first double above the knee amputee to compete in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Read More | More News
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UCO to host 2010 Volleyball Worlds
University of Central Oklahoma - Oct 07, 2009
The University of Central Oklahoma, an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training site, will host the World Organization Volleyball Disabled (WOVD) 2010 Sitting Volleyball Worlds July 11-18, 2010. Read More | More News
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Judo World Team Trials
USA Judo - Oct 05, 2009
The U.S. Open and World Team Trials for visually impaired athletes was held on Sept. 26 in San Jose, Calif. View Gallery | More Galleries
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2010 Judo World Team named
Nicole Jomantas - Oct 05, 2009
The first-ever U.S. Open Championships for the visually impaired offered an opportunity to compete against an international contingent and served as the Trials for the 2010 World Championships. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 Chronicles - Lasting Impact
Lindsay Hogan - Oct 04, 2009
Lindsay Hogan's final blog reflects on the lasting impact of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More
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USOC congratulates Rio
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
Statement from USOC Chairman Larry Probst & Acting CEO Stephanie Streeter about 2016 host city election. Read More | More News
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Rio awarded 2016 Games
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
The International Olympic Committee awarded the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Rio de Janeiro today, selecting the city over Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. Read More
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Chicago 2016 Delegation in Copenhagen
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
USOC Staff, Chicago dignitaries and Olympic athletes travel to Copenhagen to support the bid for the 2016 Olympics. Watch Video | More Video
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Waddell Summits Mt. Kilimanjaro
Aimee Berg - Sep 30, 2009
On Wednesday, seven-time U.S. Paralympian Chris Waddell reached the highest point in Africa (elevation 19,340) without the use of his legs. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Ski Symposium
USOC - Sep 29, 2009
Paralympic skiing leadership from across the country met at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center for three days of networking, sharing and innovation. Watch Video | More Video
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On Location: Copenhagen
Stephanie Streeter - Sep 30, 2009
USOC Acting CEO Stephanie Streeter blogs about the events leading up to the announcement of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games host city in Copenhagen, Denmark. Read More
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Live Stream: Copenhagen & Chicago
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
Watch IOC Host City announcement for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games live now. Read More
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VA Summer Sports Clinic
Janet Francis - U.S. Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista - Sep 29, 2009
Improving the quality of life for veterans with disabilities was the goal of the 2nd National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic held in San Diego from September 20-25. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 Chronicles: Gate C18
Lindsay Hogan - Sep 29, 2009
Lindsay Hogan is blogging from Denmark this week, detailing the festivities in Copenhagen leading up to Friday morning’s vote to secure Chicago for the bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More
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Obama Going to Denmark in Support of Bid
By JULIE PACE - Sep 28, 2009
WASHINGTON(AP) President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen this week to support Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics. Read More | More News
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World Champs, Part One
Greta Neimanas - Sep 28, 2009
Greta Neimanas recently traveled to Italy to compete in the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships. Read all about her adventures! Read Post | More Blogs
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Visiting the OTC
Danelle D'Aquanni Umstead - Sep 28, 2009
Danelle Umstead and her husband/guide Rob wrapped up their summer training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Read Post | More Blogs
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Meier Working Smarter Not Harder
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association - Sep 21, 2009
PARK CITY, Utah – For Monte Meier, this summer has been all about listening to his body. Read More | More News
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Chris Waddell: Upwardly Mobile
Aimee Berg - Sep 21, 2009
Next week, Chris Waddell will climb Mt. Kilimanjaro face down, plying the hand crank of a lunar rover-like vehicle. The seven-time Paralympian hopes to summit on September 28 – his 41st birthday. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Camp - Video Recap
USOC - Sep 22, 2009
Check out the highlights from the USOC Paralympic Military Sports Camp held at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. Watch Video | More Video
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US Wins Two Gold Medals at Sail for Gold
Marni Lane - US Sailing - Sep 19, 2009
The strong and shifty gusts in Weymouth didn’t deter two US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) teams from winning gold medals today in the Paralympic classes at Sail for Gold. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Camp - San Antonio
USOC - Sep 16, 2009
Nearly 50 military men and women with physical injuries have come together at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas for a three-day camp that will intorduce them to a variety of Paralympic sports. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Military Sports Camp - Recap Video
USOC - Sep 19, 2009
Take a look back at the last three days of action at the USOC Paralympic Military Sports Camp in San Antonio. Highlights from the last day include rowing, tennis and track. Read More
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Adaptive Ski Team Works Hard, Plays Hard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association - Sep 18, 2009
The U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team is working hard at its final camp of the summer in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Camp - Day Two Video
USOC - Sep 18, 2009
Highlights from day two of the Paralympic Military Sports Camp in San Antonio include archery, equestrian, cycling and field events. Read More
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Military Sports Camp - Day One Video
USOC - Sep 17, 2009
Check out highlights from the first day of Paralympic Military Sports Camp in San Antonio. Read More
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Olympians & Paralympians at White House
USOC - Sep 16, 2009
Olympics, Paralympics and Youth Sport Hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday, Sept. 16 Read More | More News
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Six Months to Go to Vancouver Games
Dave McMahon - Red Line Editorial - Sep 12, 2009
With just six months to go to the start of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team has only gold on its mind. Read More | More News
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Olympic & Paralympic Families Back Bid
USOC - Sep 12, 2009
50 member organizations from 6000 communities representing 50 million Americans stand behind the Chicago 2016 bid. Watch Video | More Video
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Four More Medals for U.S. on Final Day
Susan Katz - Sep 13, 2009
BOGOGNO, Italy--The U.S. women closed out the 2009 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships with another dominant performance. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 at the White House
USOC - Sep 17, 2009
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an event at the White House to promote support for the Chicago 2016 bid. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Popovich & Walker Visit ESPN
USOC - Sep 11, 2009
Two-time ESPY award winner Erin Popovich & Winter X Games gold medalist Tyler Walker visited ESPN headquarters. The pair will appear on ESPNews at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 11. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold: James Joseph
USOC - Sep 11, 2009
This month's edition of Going for the Gold introduces you to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team athlete James Joseph. Watch Video | More Video
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Four Top-10 Finishes on Day Three
Susan Katz - Sep 12, 2009
After piling up seven medals on the first two days of the 2009 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, the U.S. team had no athletes on the podium, but collected four top-10 finishes on Saturday. Read More | More News
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Joseph Has Eyes on Gold
Christie Succop - Sep 11, 2009
James Joseph picked up his first push stick five years ago, and he hasn't been able to put it down since. Read More | More News
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U.S. Adds Five Medals on Day Two
Susan Katz - Sep 11, 2009
BOGOGNO, Italy--The U.S. women dominated the road in Italy on Friday, collecting five medals on the second day of competition at the 2009 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships. Read More | More News
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2009 UCI Road World Championships
USOC - Sep 09, 2009
Fourteen U.S. athletes are competing in Italy at the 2009 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Two U.S. Medals on Day One
Susan Katz - Sep 10, 2009
BOGOGNO, Italy--Team USA captured two medals on the first day of competition at the 2009 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships. Read More | More News
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2009 Wheelchair Tennis U.S. Open
U.S. Tennis Association - Sep 08, 2009
ST. LOUIS, Mo.--On the final day of the 2009 US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships, the crowd was treated to a grand display of the world’s best wheelchair tennis players. Read More | More News
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Offseason? What Offseaon?
Danelle D'Aquanni Umstead - Aug 31, 2009
Team Vision4Gold had an adventurous summer of touring, relaxation and training. Danelle's latest blog chronicles the family's time on the road. Read Post | More Blogs
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Road Cycling World Championships
Susan Katz - Sep 08, 2009
BOGOGNO, Italy--The UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships begin this week with 14 U.S. athletes competing in the time trial and road race events. Read More | More News
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U.S. Wins Qualification Tournament
National Wheelchair Basketball Association - Aug 31, 2009
The U.S. Paralympics Men's Wheelchair Basketball National Team won gold at the 2009 America's Cup, which qualifies the team for the 2010 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship tournament. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Camp Rhode Island
USOC - Aug 28, 2009
Check out a few clips from our recent Paralympic Military Sports Camp. The camp introduced military men & women with physical injuries to a variety of sports. Watch Video | More Video
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The Hartford Paralympic Experience
USOC - Aug 28, 2009
The Hartford brought several customers & clients to the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center for a totally interactive Paralympic sports experience. Watch Video | More Video
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Sometimes, I Just Feel Like Smiling
Greta Neimanas - Aug 27, 2009
Sometimes I just feel like smiling. I really don't have anything in particular to be so happy about, but at the same time, I have absolutely everything to be happy about. Read Post | More Blogs
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Sacramento Celebrates Chicago 2016 Bid
USOC - Aug 27, 2009
Paralympic Sport Sacramento hosted an Olympic Day event showing its support for Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games. View Gallery | More Galleries
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The Road to Poland
Emma Preuschl - Aug 24, 2009
Emma Preuschl is a member of the U.S. Paralympics Rowing National Team and 2008 Paralympic Games silver medalist. Read Post | More Blogs
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2010 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association - Aug 24, 2009
PARK CITY, Utah - The U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team's roster features nine Paralympians among its 18 athletes as the group of talented competitors head forward into the 2010 season. Read More | More News
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2010 U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association - Aug 24, 2009
The 2010 U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Team is rich with talent with three of its five members Paralympians, including World Cup winner Chris Klebl (Heber City, UT), as it heads into the 2010 season. Read More | More News
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U.S. Wins Three Medals at Archery Worlds
Susan Katz - Aug 24, 2009
NYMBURK, Czech Republic--U.S. athletes took home three medals from the 2009 Para-Archery World Championships. Read More | More News
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2009 Para-Archery World Championships
USOC - Aug 20, 2009
U.S. athletes take on the world at the 2009 Para-Archery World Championships. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Sprint World Championships PaddleAbility
USA Canoe/Kayak - Aug 19, 2009
For the first time in the competition's history, athletes with physical disabilities competed at the Canoe/Kayak Sprint World Championships. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Canoe/Kayak World Championships
Gerald Babao - USA Canoe/Kayak - Aug 19, 2009
History was made when athletes with physical disabilities from around the world were able to compete for the first time at the 2009 ICF Sprint World Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Sport NYC - Track & Field Day
USOC - Aug 19, 2009
Paralympic Sport New York City recently hosted a track & field competition as the culmunation of its 8-week long program that introduced the sport to youth with physical disabilities. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Fabry to Shoot for Gold
Susan Katz - Aug 20, 2009
Jeff Fabry won his semifinal round competition at the 2009 Para-Archery World Championships to advance to Saturday's gold medal match. Read More | More News
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Sarubbi Aiming for Vancouver
Clay Latimer - Aug 18, 2009
In her mind's eye, Caitlin Sarubbi sees the day at Whistler Mountain next March when she's high-fiving friends and hugging her family, a Paralympic medal hanging around her neck. Read More | More News
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Three Advance to Semis at Archery Worlds
Susan Katz - Aug 19, 2009
Three U.S. athletes have advanced to the semifinal round of competition at the 2009 Para-Archery World Championships. Read More | More News
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Para-Archery World Championships
Susan Katz - Aug 18, 2009
Team USA got off to a great start at the 2009 Para-Archery World Championships as Jeff Fabry (Tulare, Calif.) set world records at both 60m and 70m in the men's W1 compound bow division. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Heath Calhoun
USOC - Aug 14, 2009
Heath Calhoun is an Iraq war veteran who lost his legs in an explosion in 2003. Now, he is a 2010 Paralympic hopeful in the sport of alpine skiing. Watch Video | More Video
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Heath Calhoun Photo Gallery
USOC - Aug 14, 2009
Retired Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun is an Iraq war veteran and 2010 Paralympic hopeful in the sport of alpine skiing. View Gallery | More Galleries
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State Games of America
USOC - Aug 12, 2009
U.S. Paralympics recently hosted more than 30 military men and women with physical injuries as they competed in the 2009 State Games of America. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Operation Alpha
Lakeshore Foundation - Aug 12, 2009
Lakeshore Foundation recently hosted service members with traumatic brain injury in Birmingham, Alabama for a weekend of sports and recreation. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Meet Team Vision4Gold
Danelle D'Aquanni Umstead - Aug 10, 2009
Danelle D'Aquanni Umstead is a wife, mother, alpine ski racer and 2010 Paralympic hopeful. Her guide and husband, Rob, are working hard to make it to Vancouver. Read Post | More Blogs
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2009 World Rowing Championships
USRowing - Aug 12, 2009
Twenty-four crews, including two crews of athletes with physical disabilities, will represent the United States at the 2009 World Rowing Championships scheduled for August 23-30 in Poznan, Poland. Read More | More News
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Purple Heart Athletes
USOC - Aug 07, 2009
In honor of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, meet the six Paralympians and Paralympic hopefuls that are Purple Heart recipients. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Road Cycling World Championships
Susan Katz - Aug 07, 2009
Six women and eight men have been selected to represent the United States at the 2009 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships, which will be held in Bogogno, Italy from September 7-14. Read More | More News
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April Holmes Inspires at F.L.A.M.E.
Stuart Lieberman - Aug 07, 2009
Paralympic gold medalist April Holmes was the featured motivational speaker last weekend at the USOC's Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere (F.L.A.M.E.) program. Read More | More News
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U.S. Boccia Nationals
Susan Katz - Aug 06, 2009
Twenty-five athletes from across the country competed for the title of national champion at the 2009 BlazeSports U.S. Boccia Nationals. Read More | More News
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Living the Gypsy Life
Greta Neimanas - Aug 04, 2009
Paralympic cyclist Greta Neimanas chronicles her epic road trip in her first blog post for usparalympics.org. Read Post | More Blogs
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NJDC Track Clinic
USOC - Aug 06, 2009
2008 U.S. Paralympian Sabra Hawkes recently led a track clinic for youth attending the National Junior Disability Championships in St. Louis. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Men's Basketball Team Tryouts
U.S. Paralympics - Aug 04, 2009
Some of the country's best wheelchair basketball players came together at Lakeshore Foundation, an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site, to tryout for the 2009 U.S. Men's National Team. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Capitol Hill Judo Demonstration
USA Judo - Aug 04, 2009
Paralympian Myles Porter and Olympian Ryan Reser led judo demonstrations on July 29 in Washington, D.C. at Lower D Park on Capitol Hill View Gallery | More Galleries
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2009 Invacare World Team Cup Photos
USTA - Aug 03, 2009
In 2009 the Invacare World Team Cup marks its 25th Anniversary when Nottingham, Great Britain, hosts the ITF's flagship annual wheelchair tennis team event for the third time. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Men's Basketball Team Announced
National Wheelchair Basketball Association - Aug 03, 2009
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- The men's team that will represent the U.S. at the Americas Zone Wheelchair Basketball Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver, Canada from August 24-30, 2009 has been announced Read More | More News
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Teams Named for Swimming Competitions
Susan Katz - Aug 03, 2009
U.S. Paralympics is pleased to announce the athletes that have been nominated to the 2009 IPC Swimming Short Course World Championships and 2009 Youth Parapan American Games Teams. Read More | More News
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Road Cycling National Championships
Susan Katz - Jul 31, 2009
BEND, Ore. - U.S. Paralympics is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Road Cycling National Championships. Read More | More News
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Landeros Has Eyes on Vancouver
Clay Latimer - Jul 28, 2009
Nikko Landeros was scared. Lying in a hospital bed after losing his legs in a 2007 car accident, the Colorado high school junior was beset by worries about the future. Read More | More News
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2009 Invacare World Team Cup
U.S. Tennis Association - Jul 30, 2009
In 2009 the Invacare World Team Cup marks its 25th Anniversary when Nottingham, Great Britain, hosts the ITF's flagship annual wheelchair tennis team event for the third time. Read More | More News
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Capitol Hill Judo Demonstration
USA Judo - Jul 31, 2009
Olympian Ryan Reser and Paralympian Myles Porter led judo demonstrations on July 29 in Washington, D.C. at Lower D Park on Capitol Hill. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Gillette adds soul to track and field
Christina Rosales - Jul 24, 2009
The two-time Paralympic silver medalist has also devoted much of his free time to making soulful R&B music when he isn't training at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center. Read More | More News
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Popovich Wins ESPY Award
USOC - Jul 17, 2009
Erin Popovich's six medal haul from the 2008 Paralympic Games helped her claim a second career ESPY Award. Read More | More News
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U.S. WIns Junior World Basketball Title
National Wheelchair Basketball Association - Jul 17, 2009
PARIS--The United States went on a 28-8 third quarter run turning a ten-point halftime lead into a blowout in the championship game of the IWBF Junior World Championships in Paris. Read More | More News
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U.S. Women Win Euro Cup
Ryan Wilson - University of Central Oklahoma - Jul 17, 2009
ROERMOND, Netherlands – The U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball team are Euro Cup Champions after shocking The Netherlands, the host nation, in the finals. Read More | More News
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Coach, Character, Friend to All
Aimee Berg - Jul 16, 2009
To an elite athlete, life and sport can become so intertwined that it is hard to know the difference. Jimi Flowers knew the difference. Read More | More News
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Sam & Lauren Flowers Family Fund
USOC - Jul 13, 2009
Jimi Flowers' family has established the Sam & Lauren Flowers Family Fund to help support Jimi's children going forward. Information is now available on how to donate. Read More | More News
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National Junior Disability Championships
Amy Moultrie - Jul 17, 2009
The 2009 National Junior Disability Championships hosted by the Disabled Athletes Sports Association is scheduled to be held July 25-Aug. 2 in St. Charles, Missouri. Read More | More News
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International Paralympic Youth Camp
USOC - Jul 15, 2009
Participants in the first International Paralympic Youth Camp try their hand at goalball, a sport specifically for those with blindness or visual impairment. Watch Video | More Video
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U.S. Women's Sitting Team in Finals
B.J. Hoeptner Evans - Jul 15, 2009
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team will play host Netherlands in the Eurocup tournament final on Thursday. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Andy Yohe
U.S. Paralympics - Jul 10, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to Andy Yohe, captain of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. Watch Video | More Video
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Fabry Named USOC Athlete of the Month
USOC - Jul 14, 2009
Jeff Fabry (Tulare, Calif.) broke a world record and claimed a gold medal at last month's European Grand Prix. Read More | More News
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USA Today Q&A with Steve Cash
Jill Shatzen - USA Today - Jul 13, 2009
USA Today recently caught up with Team USA goaltender Steve Cash. Read More | More News
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USA Judo Launches Program in Miami
Nicole Jomantas - USA Judo - Jul 13, 2009
Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Judo is pleased to announce the launch of judo classes for athletes with blindness and visual impairments in South Florida. Read More | More News
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Track Cycling Worlds Team Named
Susan Katz - Jul 08, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--U.S. Paralympics is pleased to announce the athletes that have been nominated to compete at the 2009 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships. Read More | More News
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Yohe Making Golden Memories
Christina Rosales - Jul 10, 2009
Andy Yohe recently led the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team to its first-ever world championship title. Now, he's focused on getting the same result at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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U.S. Sled Hockey Team Named
USA Hockey - Jul 08, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--USA Hockey has named an 18-man squad to the 2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. The roster will be narrowed to 15 athletes prior to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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USOC Saddened by Loss of Jimi Flowers
USOC - Jul 11, 2009
USOC Paralympic Swimming Head Coach and National Team Manager Jimi Flowers, died tragically yesterday during a climb on Capitol Peak near Aspen. Read More | More News
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USOC and Comcast Launch Cable Network
USOC - Jul 08, 2009
Excitement of the Olympic Movement to be Delivered 24/7 365-Days-a-Year on Multiple Platforms. The new network also provides an excellent opportunity to showcase Paralympic in the U.S. Read More | More News
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Sarah Will Elected to Hall of Fame
USOC - Jul 01, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Alpine skier Sarah Will announced as U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame's 2009 Paralympic inductee. Read More | More News
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An Athlete Finds His Coach
Jennifer Evanitsky - Jul 06, 2009
Chuck Sketch (Marine Corps) is at the top of his game in swimming. After the Camp, he is determined to swim for longer than the hour he is used to and will be adding all four strokes to his practices. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Youth Camp
USOC - Jul 01, 2009
A group of eight young people and staff from various locations around the U.S. traveled to Marmaris, Turkey to participate in the 1st International Paralympic Youth Camp. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Coaching Spotlight: Ken Armbruster
Andy Jasner - Jul 01, 2009
Ken Armbruster was recently named the USOC's Paralympic Coach of the Year, after leading the women's goalball team to a gold medal in Beijing in September. Read More | More News
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2009 Para-Archery World Championships
Susan Katz - Jul 01, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--U.S. Paralympics is pleased to announce the ten athletes that will be competing at the 2009 Para-Archery World Championships, August 15-24 in the Czech Republic. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Military Sports Camp-Newport
Jennifer Evanitsky - Jun 28, 2009
More than 50 injured service men and women participated in the USOC Paralympic Military Sports Camp at Naval Station Newport on June 27-30. View Gallery | More Galleries
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2009 ESPY Award Nominees
USOC - Jun 30, 2009
Check out all the U.S. Paralympians that have been nominated for 2009 ESPY Awards. Vote for your favorite athlete at www.espys.tv. View Gallery | More Galleries
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2009 ESPY Award Nominations
Beth Bourgeois - Jun 30, 2009
Six U.S. Paralympians have earned 2009 ESPY Award nominations. Vote now for your favorite athlete at www.espys.tv. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Military Sports Camp: Day 2
Jennifer Evanitsky - Jun 29, 2009
Army Veteran CeCe Mazyck, right, had one goal in attending the USOC Paralympic Military Sports Camp: to impress National Team coaches in the hopes of one day becoming a Paralympian. Read More | More News
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Paralympic Military Sports Camp: Day 1
Jennifer Evanitsky - Jun 28, 2009
Don Davis has no scars. He doesn't walk with a limp or use a wheelchair. His injuries are not visible. Read More | More News
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Five Minutes With...
Amy Moultrie - Jun 23, 2009
U.S. Paralympics recently took some time to catch up with 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team member Jacqui Kapinowski. Read More | More News
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U.S. Field Athletes Shine
Susan Katz - Jun 23, 2009
EDMOND, Okla.-The 10th annual University of Central Oklahoma Endeavor Games proved to be a successful competition for several U.S. field athletes. Read More | More News
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Olympic Day Celebrations
USOC - Jun 23, 2009
In conjunction with the international observance of Olympic Day, Chicago 2016, the USOC and the City of Chicago are leading efforts to commemorate Olympic Day with celebrations across the country. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Clinic
USOC - Jun 23, 2009
More than 70 service men and women with physical injuries participated in a sports clinic as part of the 10th annual Endeavor Games, hosted at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. View Gallery | More Galleries
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In Their Own Words: Athletes Rally
USOC - Jun 19, 2009
Athletes are taking to the airways to rally around "America Supports Team USA"; a fundraising initiative which asks Americans to support their journey to the Olympic & Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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USOC Announces Fundraising Goal
USOC - Jun 18, 2009
The USOC has announced that it hopes to raise $2 million, up from earlier estimates of $1 million, in private donations from May 22-July 4, 2009 as part of its "America Supports Team USA" initiative. Read More | More News
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USOC Supports New White House Office
USOC - Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee reacts to President Obama's announcement regarding a new White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. Read More | More News
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Camp for Youth with Visual Impairment
Lakeshore Foundation - Jun 16, 2009
Lakeshore Foundation recently hosted the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Sports Education Camps for youth with visual impairments. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold Vodcast
USOC - Jun 15, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to alpine skier Stephani Victor. Watch, download & share the video! Watch Video | More Video
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Mike & Myles Show: Gymnastics
USOC - Jun 16, 2009
This week, Mike & Myles flip out with gymnastics' Andrew Elkin. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: Stephani Victor
USOC - Jun 12, 2009
Meet Stephani Victor, two-time Paralympic medalist and four-time world champion. She is one of the top medal contenders heading into the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Stephani Victor: A Family Affair
Jennifer Evanitsky - Jun 12, 2009
Alpine skier Stephani Victor got her start in the sport thanks to her brother and her first instructor, who eventually became her husband. Read More | More News
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Brad Emmerson Blog - World Champs!
Brad Emmerson - Jun 09, 2009
Brad Emmerson and the U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team recently captured their first world championship title. Brad gives you an inside look at the team's winning experience. Read Post | More Blogs
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One Day Left in Hall of Fame Voting
USOC - Jun 09, 2009
Voting for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame's Class of 2009, including this year's Paralympic inductee, will conclude on June 16. With just one week left, be sure to cast your vote now! Read More
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Mike & Myles Show: Wrestling
USOC - Jun 09, 2009
In the sixth installment of the Mike & Myles Show, the guys grapple with some of the Olympic Training Center's resident-athlete wrestlers. Read More
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Hamiter to Coach Sitting Volleyball
Maura Gladys - Jun 09, 2009
USA Volleyball announces that Bill Hamiter has been named its head coach and high performance director for the U.S. Sitting Volleyball Teams. Read More | More News
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2010 U.S. Chef de Mission Announced
Beth Bourgeois - Jun 08, 2009
Steve Raymond, Senior Vice President of National Accounts for Disney and ESPN Media Networks, has been selected to serve as Chef de Mission of the U.S. Team for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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It Takes More
USOC - Jun 05, 2009
Check out the new "It Takes More" video, part of the USOC's new "America Supports Team USA" campaign. Watch Video | More Video
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USOC Team of the Month
USOC - Jun 08, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--The U.S. Olympic Committee has announced the U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team is being honored as the Team of the Month for its accomplishments in the month of May. Read More | More News
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America Supports Team USA
USOC - Jun 03, 2009
The USOC has announced a new initiative that provides Americans with opportunities to show their national pride and support Team USA. Read More | More News
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Lakeshore Foundation Military Camp
Lakeshore Foundation - Jun 03, 2009
Lakeshore Foundation, an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site located in Birminghm, Ala. recently hosted a USOC Regional Paralympic Military Sports Camp. View Gallery | More Galleries
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The Mike & Myles Show: Shooting
USOC - Jun 03, 2009
In this week's webisode, Mike & Myles take to the OTC shooting range with resident athletes Evan Williams, Amy Sowash and Rich Gray. Read More
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Lex Gillette Finding Time to Give Back
Joseph Pena - San Diego News Network - Jun 03, 2009
Paralympian Lex Gillette finds time in his busy training schedule to give back to his community. Read More | More News
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Volleyball Qualifies for Parapan Ams
B.J. Evans - USA Volleyball - Jun 02, 2009
The U.S. Men's & Women's Sitting Volleyball Teams have each qualified to compete at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More | More News
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Matt Scott Blog - Euro Cup Champs!
Matt Scott - May 26, 2009
Wheelchair basketball player Matt Scott shares his experience of winning the European Cup championship. Read Post | More Blogs
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Study Shows Impact of Sport
Disabled Sports, USA - May 27, 2009
New study released by Disabled Sports, USA shows link between participation in sports and higher employment rates for individuals with physical disabilities. Read More | More News
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USA Hockey Athlete of the Year
USA Hockey - May 27, 2009
U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team member Lonnie Hannah (Boerne, Texas) has been named USA Hockey's 2009 Disabled Athlete of the Year. Read More | More News
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The Mike & Myles Show: Weightlifting
USOC - May 26, 2009
In this week's webisode, Mike & Myles train with Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center resident-athlete Karen Wyatt. Read More
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Sitting Volleyball Parapan Am Qualifier
B.J. Evans - USA Volleyball - May 29, 2009
The U.S. Men's and Women's Sitting Volleyball Teams both opened the Parapan American Qualifier on Thursday with victories over host Canada at the McGill University Athletic Complex in Montreal. Read More | More News
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2008 Paralympic Coach of the Year
USOC - May 26, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee has named Ken Armbruster (Colorado Springs, Colo.) as its 2008 Paralympic Coach of the Year. Read More | More News
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Military Program Garners Support
USOC - May 18, 2009
Several government and military leaders speak out on the benefit of sport as part of the rehabilitation process for service men and women with physical injuries. Watch Video | More Video
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Paralympic Military Athletes
USOC - May 22, 2009
In honor of Memorial Day, meet Paralympians and Paralympic hopefuls that have served our nation in the Armed Forces. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Andy Soule: Army Veteran & 2010 Hopeful
Jennifer Evanitsky - May 22, 2009
Andy Soule (Pearland, Texas) has the privilege of representing the United States twice: as a service member and a Paralympic hopeful Read More | More News
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Ft. Lewis Regional Military Sports Camp
USOC - May 14, 2009
Paralympic Regional Military Sports Camp at Ft. Lewis, Wash. where participants learned about the Paralympic sports of rowing, track & field, swimming,cycling and sitting volleyball. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Paralympic World Cup Underway
Susan Katz - May 21, 2009
MANCHESTER, England--Competition is now underway at the 2009 BT Paralympic World Cup. U.S. athletes are competing in men's wheelchair basketball, cycling, swimming and track & field. Read More | More News
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Swimming World Spotlight: Erin Popovich
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - May 21, 2009
A 2005 Swimming World Magazine World Disabled Female Swimmer of the Year, Erin Popovich has grown from a breakout star in 2000 to a team leader in her third Paralympics in Beijing in 2008. Read More | More News
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2009 Amazing Leaders Conference Photos
USOC - May 18, 2009
Leaders in the Paralympic movement from across the United States came to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for a weekend of learning, inspiration and empowerment. View Gallery | More Galleries
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The Mike & Myles Show: En Guard
USOC - May 19, 2009
This week Mike & Myles learn all about the sport of fencing. Read More
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U.S. Wins Sled Hockey Gold
USA Hockey - May 16, 2009
Team USA downed Norway, 1-0, to win the gold medal at the 2009 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships. Read More | More News
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Sports Camp for Wounded Warriors
Julie Calohan/Madigan Army Medical Center - May 14, 2009
A four-day Paralympic military sports camp was hosted by the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Lewis, where more than 30 WTB Soldiers and veterans were introduced to Paralympic sport. Read More | More News
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U.S. Downs Canada; Will Play for Gold
USA Hockey - May 14, 2009
Goalie Steve Cash made 22 saves for Team USA in its 2-1 shootout win over archrival Canada in the semifinals of the 2009 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships. Read More | More News
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Mike & Myles: On Ice
USOC - May 12, 2009
Mike and Myles: an Olympian Track Cyclist and Paralympian in Judo testing their skills in different sports at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. This week the guys try figure skating. Read More
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Watch U.S. Play for Sled Hockey Gold
USOC - May 15, 2009
The U.S. takes on Norway in the gold medal game of the 2009 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. Watch the game live on ParalympicSport.tv. Read More
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Paralympic Cycling Day
USOC - May 11, 2009
U.S. Paralympics teamed up with the Paralyzed Veterans Association, World Sport Chicago and The Chicago Park District for a day of cycling in Chicago. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Double Duty: Mom & Paralympic Athlete
Jennifer Evanitsky - May 08, 2009
Monica Bascio is used to waking up before the sun, but recently the reasons for her early mornings have changed. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Steve Cash
USOC - May 08, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to Team USA goaltender, Steve Cash. Watch Video | More Video
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U.S. to Face Canada in Sled Semis
USA Hockey - May 13, 2009
Team USA will take on Canada in the 2009 IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships Semifinals at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 14. The game will be webcast live on ParalympicSport.tv. Read More | More News
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Sled Hockey World Championships
USA Hockey - May 11, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Taylor Lipsett scored with 2:03 left in the game to lead the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team to a 2-1 win over Korea at the 2009 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championship. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold Photo Gallery
USOC - May 08, 2009
See Team USA goaltender, Steve Cash, in action. View Gallery | More Galleries
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The Hartford's Chairs for Champions
USOC - May 08, 2009
The Hartford and U.S. Paralympics partnered with Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago for The Hartford’s Paralympic Chairs for Champions – the Road to Chicago 2016 at Daley Plaza. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Chairs for Champions
The Hartford - May 07, 2009
The Hartford and U.S. Paralympics have teamed up to donate 100 sport wheelchairs to local Paralympic sport programs in Chicago. Read More | More News
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The Mike & Myles Show
USOC - May 05, 2009
Meet Mike and Myles: an Olympian in track cycling and Paralympian in Judo testing their skills in different sports at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Check it out every Tuesday. Read More
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Ft. Lewis Hosts Regional Military Camp
Lt. Jennifer Cragg - Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs - May 05, 2009
Wounded warriors get a chance to compete in sports while working toward their rehabilitation when the Warrior Transition Battalion on Fort Lewis, Wash., hosts a Paralympics Military Sports Camp. Read More | More News
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Sledge Hockey World Championships
USA Hockey - Apr 28, 2009
The 2008-09 season culminates for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team at the 2009 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championship, set for May 9-16 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Read More | More News
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International German Judo Championships
Nicole Jomantas - May 05, 2009
Team USA won two gold medals and six overall on Saturday at the International German Championships for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Schmalkdalden, Germany. Read More | More News
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Vancouver 2010 Tickets On Sale
Vancouver 2010 - May 06, 2009
Tickets for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver go on sale May 6 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Read More | More News
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Matt Scott Blog - The Wait is Over
Matt Scott - Apr 28, 2009
I could not be more excited about the following sentence. I am leaving for European championships tomorrow! Read Post | More Blogs
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Holmes Up for Laureus Award
Jennifer Evanitsky - Apr 29, 2009
Two-time U.S. Paralympian April Holmes has been nominated for “World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability” for the 2009 Laureus World Sports Awards. Read More
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Vote Now for U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
USOC - Apr 21, 2009
Olympic and Paralympic athletes announced as nominees for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2009. Read More | More News
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Olympic Opportunity Fund
Beth Bourgeois - Apr 17, 2009
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is now accepting proposals for the 2009 Olympic Opportunity Fund Grant Program. Read More | More News
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USOC Paralympic Military Program
U.S. Paralympics - Apr 15, 2009
The USOC Paralympic Military Program uses sport to enhance the rehabilitation of service men and women with physical disabilities Watch Video | More Video
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2009 Paralympic Amazing Awards
Beth Bourgeois - Apr 21, 2009
Key contributors in the Paralympic movement honored with 2009 Amazing Awards. Read More | More News
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Athletes Set to Compete in Penn Relays
Joseph Santoliquito - Philadelphia Daily News - Apr 23, 2009
Josiah Jamison and Royall Mitchell, athletes with visual impairment, are highlighted by the Philadelphia Daily News as they prepare to compete in this weekend's Penn Relays. Read More | More News
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U.S. Paralympics on Facebook & Twitter
Susan Katz - Apr 15, 2009
U.S. Paralympics is expanding its online presence. The organization can now be found on Twitter and Facebook. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold Video
U.S. Paralympics - Apr 10, 2009
Danelle and Rob Umstead talk of life on and off the mountain as they work towards Vancouver 2010. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: The Umsteads
Jennifer Evanitsky - Apr 10, 2009
Most families use a chandelier for lighting, but in Danelle and Rob Umstead's house, a chandelier is used to display their medals. Read More | More News
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Matt Scott Blog - Almost There
Matt Scott - Apr 03, 2009
Just one month before European Championships in Germany and the team is more focused than ever. Read Post | More Blogs
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Mentors Visit SEED School
U.S. Paralympics - Apr 03, 2009
Paralympic mentors visited with students at the SEED School during a recent visit to Washington, D.C. Watch Video | More Video
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Newcomers Shine at U.S. Alpine Nationals
Susan Katz - Apr 03, 2009
Two athletes new to the alpine skiing scene have made quite the impression at the 2009 U.S. Adaptive Alpine National Championships this week. Read More | More News
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Brad Emmerson Blog - Homecoming
Brad Emmerson - Apr 01, 2009
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to do something that I never thought would happen. Read Post | More Blogs
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U.S. Alpine National Championships
- Mar 30, 2009
Athletes hit the slopes in Winter Park, Colorado for national bragging rights at the 2009 U.S. Adaptive Alpine National Championships View Gallery | More Galleries
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Conference Rates Go Up April 4
Susan Katz - Mar 24, 2009
Registration fees and hotel room rates about to increase for 2009 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference. Read More | More News
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Mentor Athletes Visit Washington, D.C.
- Mar 24, 2009
More than 30 of U.S. Paralympics' mentor athletes visited Washington, D.C. in March to help promote the Paralympic movement. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Jones Wins GS Title in Winter Park
U.S. Ski Team - Mar 30, 2009
Athletes are in Winter Park, Colorado this week vying for titles at the U.S. Disabled Alpine National Championships. Read More | More News
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Shooter Aims for 2012 Paralympics
Caroline Gotler - Ft. Benning Public Affairs - Mar 30, 2009
An infantryman for most of his Army career, Army Staff Sgt. Josh Olson never dreamed he would someday become an internationally ranked shooter with the Army's World Class Athlete Program. Read More | More News
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Handcycling Program for Injured Military
Beth Bourgeois - Mar 17, 2009
U.S. Paralympics and Paralyzed Veterans of America announce handcycling program for injured service men and women. Read More | More News
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Greetings from Istanbul
Matt Scott - Mar 16, 2009
Hello again! I can't believe it's almost been six months since I arrived in Istanbul. Read Post | More Blogs
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Watch Now: Going for the Gold Vodcast
U.S. Paralympics - Mar 13, 2009
In this edition of the Going for the Gold vodcast, we catch up with Paralympic alpine skiers Elitsa Storey and Brad Washburn. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: Storey & Washburn
Jennifer Evanitsky - Mar 13, 2009
Most college students spend their days at class and studying, but for 2010 U.S. Paralympic Team hopefuls Elitsa Storey and Brad Washburn, school is another thing in their already busy schedules. Read More | More News
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Paralympic One Year Out
VANOC - Mar 12, 2009
Small-town spirit and big-city facilities ready to host world's best Paralympians Read More | More News
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Erin Popovich Up for Sullivan Award
Jennifer Evanitsky - Mar 11, 2009
Three-time U.S. Paralympian Erin Popovich (Butte, Mont.) has been named as one of the 12 semi-finalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award. Read More | More News
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A Test Run in Vancouver
Brad Emmerson - Mar 10, 2009
Brad Emmerson's latest blog takes you behind the scenes of the U.S. sled hockey team's test event in Vancouver. Read Post | More Blogs
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Albor Wins in UAE
Beth Bourgeois - Mar 10, 2009
AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates - U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Team member Alejandro Albor (Elk Grove, Calif.) won the first round of the 2009 European Handbike Circuit in Al-Ain, UAE, March 6-8. Read More | More News
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IPC Cross Country World Cup
U.S. Ski Team - Mar 09, 2009
Team USA was in Whistler, B.C. for an IPC Cross Country World Cup competition that also served as a test event for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Alpine Skiing World Championships
U.S. Ski Team - Mar 09, 2009
Team USA takes on the world's best at the 2009 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Josh Blue on Comedy Central
Susan Katz - Mar 02, 2009
Paralympian and comedian Josh Blue will be featured in a new Comedy Central special on Friday, March 27. Read More | More News
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Judo Training Camp
- Mar 02, 2009
A training camp for visually impaired athletes was held Feb. 25 - March 1 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Bascio Third at World Cup
U.S. Ski Team - Mar 06, 2009
WHISTLER, B.C. - The U.S. Ski Team's Monica Bascio (sit-ski; Evergreen, Colo.) went all out to take third in an IPC Cross Country World Cup in Whistler. Read More | More News
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Downhill Bronze for Devlin-Young
U.S. Ski Team - Mar 02, 2009
KANGWONLAND, Korea - Chris Devlin-Young pulled in his first medal of the 2009 IPC World Championships in Korea, taking the bronze in the downhill Saturday. Read More | More News
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U.S. Second at Hockey Canada Cup
USA Hockey - Mar 02, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team fell to Canada, 2-1, in a shootout in the championship game of the 2009 Hockey Canada Cup. Read More | More News
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U.S. Fourth at Curling Worlds
Susan Katz - Mar 02, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C.--The 2010 U.S. Paralympic Curling Team has finished in fourth place at the 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Read More | More News
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Matt Scott Blog - Back to Action
Matt Scott - Feb 17, 2009
After a brief trip back to the U.S., I am back in Istanbul and ready to go! Read Post | More Blogs
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Victor Dominates World Championships
U.S. Ski Team - Feb 24, 2009
KANGWONLAND, Korea - Stephani Victor (Park City, Utah) won her fourth medal of the International Paralympic Committee's Alpine Skiing World Championships Tuesday taking silver in the super G in Korea. Read More | More News
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Award Nominations Due February 27
U.S. Paralympics - Feb 12, 2009
Amazing Leader & Amazing Sport Club award nominations are due Friday, February 27! Winners will be honored at the 2009 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference, April 17-20. Read More
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U.S. Curling Advances to Playoffs
Susan Katz - Feb 27, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C.--The 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team is in third place at the conclusion of round-robin play at the 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Read More | More News
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U.S. Sled Team Earns Shutout Win
USA Hockey - Feb 27, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Behind goals from Josh Pauls and Taylor Chace, the U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team posted a 2-0 victory over Germany in the 2009 Hockey Canada Cup. Read More | More News
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U.S. Sled Team Edged by Canada
USA Hockey - Feb 26, 2009
The U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team is off to a slow start at the Hockey Canada Cup, losing to Japan and Canada to open the tournament. Read More | More News
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Wheelchair Curling World Championships
Susan Katz - Feb 23, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team is competing in this week's World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Read More | More News
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Hockey Canada Cup
USA Hockey - Feb 24, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team returns to international competition this week at the first-ever Hockey Canada Cup. Read More | More News
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Stockwell Featured in New USOC Campaign
USOC - Feb 12, 2009
Paralympic swimmer & Iraq war veteran Melissa Stockwell is featured in the USOC's new Real Athletes Persevere campaign Watch Video | More Video
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IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships
Susan Katz - Feb 23, 2009
KANGWONLAND, Korea - Stephani Victor, three gold medals, and Allison Jones, two silver medals, are leading the way for Team USA at World Championships. Read More | More News
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Team Semper Fi Sports Camp
Jennifer Evanitsky - Feb 17, 2009
Athletes from Team Semper Fi recently visited the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for a weekend sports camp. Read More | More News
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Meet Alpine Skier Caitie Sarubbi
Phil DeMeo - Feb 12, 2009
Alpine skier Caitie Sarubbi (Brooklyn, N.Y.) is training hard to earn a spot on her first U.S. Paralympic Team. She's also a student at Harvard University and eventually wants to become a surgeon. Read More | More News
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Brad Emmerson's Blog
Brad Emmerson - Feb 12, 2009
Brad Emmerson is a member of the U.S. Paralympics Sled Hockey National Team. He and his teammates are beginning their preparations for the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver. Visit Blog | More Blogs
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April Holmes Helps Launch New Air Jordan
Chros McDougall - Red Line Editorial - Feb 12, 2009
Paralympian & Team Jordan athlete April Holmes has helped inspire new technology included in the Air Jordan 2009. The shoe launches nationwide on February 14. Read More | More News
