Summer Paralympics

Aug 13, 2008

Paralympic Profile: Lisa Banta

By: Andrew Leibs

Banta only tried goalball while waiting for track season. Now, the Paralympic silver medalist powers the US team competing next month in Beijing. more...

Aug 8, 2008

2008 Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby

By: Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The United States Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team will compete in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, China beginning 9/12 with the finals scheduled for 9/16. more...

Jul 15, 2008

Paralympic Profile: Jen Armbruster

By: Andrew Leibs

For Jen Armbruster, goalball was a gift that stoked her competitive fires when diminished sight ended a promising basketball career. more...

Jun 16, 2008

Paralympic Profile: Asya Miller

By: Andrew Leibs

With five national championships and two Paralympic medals, the only curve goalball throws at 10-time US team member Asya Miller is explaining what it is. more...

May 31, 2008

Timeline: Paralympic Games

By: Andrew Leibs

This timeline traces the development of disabled sports from recreational therapy to the Paralympic Games, the pinnacle of athletic competition for the disabled. more...

May 31, 2008

An Introduction to Goalball

By: Andrew Leibs

Goalball, a 3-on-3 team sport where players roll a bell-filled ball towards the opposing goal, has evolved from recreational therapy to centerpiece of the Paralympics. more...

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