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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Iran Air Flight 655, 1988 Executions of Iranian Political Prisoners, Iran at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Iran at the 1988 Summer Olympics, United Nations Security Council Resolution 620, United Nations Security Council Resolution 616, United Nations Security Council Resolution 612, United Nations Security Council Resolution 619. Excerpt:1988 executions of political prisoners in Iran (Persian : ) refers to the systematic execution of "thousands" of political prisoners across Iran by the government of Iran, starting on 19 July 1988 and lasting about five months. The majority of the prisoners killed were supporters of the People's Mujahedin of Iran , although thousands of supporters of other groups, including the Fedaian and the Tudeh Party of Iran (Communist Party), were also executed. The killings have been called "an act of violence unprecedented in Iranian history unprecedented in form, content, and intensity." The exact number of prisoners executed remains unclear. Amnesty International recorded the names of over 2,000 political prisoners reportedly killed during this time, but Iranian opposition groups suggest that the number of prisoners executed was far higher, and as many as 30,000 prisoners may have been executed. Great care was taken to keep the killings secret, and the government of Iran denies their having taken place, but with the large scale of the operation word leaked out from survivors. Explanations offered for why the prisoners were killed vary. Perhaps the most common is that it was in retaliation for the 1988 attack on the western borders of Iran by the PMOI Mujahedin, although this happened months after the executions had begun and does not explain the executions of members of other leftists groups who opposed the Mujahedin invasion. The executions Khomeini... ... Read more

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Chapters: David Roberts, Sascha Kindred, Matt Walker, Nyree Lewis, Jody Cundy, Margaret Maughan, James Anderson, Heather Frederiksen, Philip Craven, Davina Ingrams, 18th Baroness Darcy de Knayth, Sarah Storey, Eleanor Simmonds, Giles Long, Maggie Mceleny, Danielle Watts, Chris Holmes, Andrew Lindsay, Robert Welbourn, Karen Davidson, Chris Hallam. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 69. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: David Evan Roberts CBE (born 25 May 1980 in Llantwit Fardre), is a Welsh swimmer. An eleven-time Paralympic gold medallist, he is one of Great Britain's most successful Paralympians ever. Roberts went to Llwyncrwn Primary School and moved on to Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School in his teens. He currently lives in Cardiff. He is a professional disabled swimmer who represents Swim Swansea, Wales and Great Britain. He trains at the Swansea High Performance Centre at the Wales National Pool in Swansea. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age eleven and was encouraged to participate in swimming activities as a form of physical therapy. His International Paralympic Committee (IPC) swimming category is S7 SB7 SM7. His first represented Wales in competition in Glasgow in 1993. His first major competition for Great Britain was at the 1999 European Disabled swimming Championships in Braunschweig, Germany where he won all four of his races. He competed in his first Paralympic Games in Sydney in the summer of 2000. Here he won an impressive haul of seven medals. At the 2001 European Disabled Swimming Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, David won five gold medals including a clean sweep of the S7 50 m, 100 m and 400 m freestyle events. The Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games saw Elite Athletes with Disabilities (EAD) competing alongside able-bodied athletes at a major competiti...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15297417 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Athletics at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Swimming at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Table Tennis at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Archery at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Fencing at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Lawn Bowls at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Weightlifting at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Dartchery at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Shooting at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Basketball at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Snooker at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Goalball at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, Volleyball at the 1976 Summer Paralympics. Excerpt:Archery at the 1976 Summer Paralympics consisted of eighteen events. Medal summary Men's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze Women's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Athletics at the 1976 Summer Paralympics consisted of 207 events. Medal summary Men's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze item 60 m 1A details: Juan Almaraz Mexico (MEX) : Francisco de las Fuentes Mexico (MEX) : P. Marsh Australia (AUS) item 60 m 1B details: Eduardo Monsalvo Mexico (MEX) : Carmelo Addaris Italy (ITA) : Walter Sailer Austria (AUT) item 60 m 1C details: D. Miller New Zealand (NZL) : West Brownlow United States (USA) : Hiroshi Nakagawa Japan (JPN) item 60 m A details: Ryszard Kozuch Poland (POL) : Shuzo Yagi Japan (JPN) : item Jarle Johnsen Norway (NOR) item 100 m 2 det... ... Read more

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Chapters: Al-Shabab 2007-2008 Season, Saudi Arabia at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Saudi Arabia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 20. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Saudi Arabia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. As in years past, Saudi Arabia sent only male representatives to Beijing. The International Olympic Committee is reportedly pressuring the Saudi Olympic Committee to send female athletes to the 2012 Summer Olympics. Saudi athletes competed in five sports: athletics, shooting, swimming, weightlifting and equestrian. Men Individual Jumping Team Jumping Men Men Men ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=16194771 ... Read more

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Chapters: Trischa Zorn, Erin Popovich, Jean Driscoll, Katie Compton, David Wagner, Marla Runyan, Scot Hollonbeck, Bonnie St. John, Jessica Galli, Peter Gottwald Jr., Lynn Manning, Travis Mohr, Cheri Blauwet, Brian Frasure, Chris Devlin-Young, Jim Bob Bizzell, Tatyana Mcfadden, Thomas Bourgeois, Karissa Whitsell, Sarah Will, Casey Tibbs, Josh George, Amanda Mcgrory, Lisa Banta, Jerome Singleton, Lex Gillette. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 74. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Trischa Zorn, born June 1, 1964 in Orange, California, is a United States swimmer. Blind from birth, she competes in Paralympic swimming (S12, SB12 and SM12 disability categories). She is, at present, the most successful athlete in the history of the Paralympic Games, having won 55 medals, of which 41 are gold. She took the Paralympic Oath for athletes at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta. Zorn studied at the University of Nebraska, and, as of 2001, "teaches third and fourth graders with special needs in Indianapolis". She competed in the 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 Paralympic Games. In the 1996 Games in Atlanta, she won more medals than any other athlete: two gold, three silver and three bronze. She had also topped the individual medal table at the 1992 Games in Barcelona, with ten gold medals and two silver. She had won seven gold medals during her first Games in 1980. Following the Athens Games in 2004, she had won 55 medals at the Paralympic Games, more than any other athlete, of any nationality. Of those, 41 were gold medals, 9 were silver and 5 were bronze. After the Sydney Games in 2000, she also held eight world records in her disability category (50 m backstroke, 100 m backstroke, 200 m backstroke, 200 m individual medley, 400 m individual medley, 200 m breaststroke, 4×50 m med...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19090608 ... Read more

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Chapters: Matthew Cowdrey, Kingsley Bugarin, Kieran Modra, Alex Harris, Marayke Jonkers, Christopher Scott, Ben Austin, Christie Dawes, Priya Cooper, Lisa Mcintosh, Michael Milton, Kerrod Mcgregor, Lisa Llorens, Heath Francis, Melissa Carlton, Neil Fuller, Richard Colman, Bradley Thomas, Christine Wolf, Don Elgin, Aaron Chatman, Stephen Eaton, Julie Smith, Toby Kane. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 65. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Matthew John Cowdrey OAM (born 22 December 1988) is an Australian swimmer and holder of numerous world records. He lives in South Australia and swims for the Norwood Swimming Club. He has a congenital amputation of his left arm; it stops at the elbow. Cowdrey competed at the 2004 Paralympic Games, 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Paralympic Games. In the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, Cowdrey came back to Australia with a total of 8 medals. Cowdrey competes in the International Paralympic Committee's S9 (freestyle, backstroke and butterfly) SB9 (breaststroke) and SM9 (individual medley) classifications; which comprise swimmers with a severe leg weakness, swimmers with slight coordination problems and swimmers with one limb loss. Cowdrey was awarded the OAM (Order of Australia Medal) as part of the Australia Day honours list in 2005 for service to Australian Sport as a Paralympic Gold Medalist. He was named Swimming World Magazine's Disabled Male Swimmer of the Year in 2007 ... Read more

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Chapters: Paralympic Athletes of China, Paralympic Swimmers of China, Paralympic Table Tennis Players of China, He Junquan, Zhang Xiaoling, Zhou Wenjun, Li Duan, Che Mian, Li Yansong, Wang Fang, Hou Bin, Zhang Hai Yuan, Li Huzhao, Ma Yuxi, Zhang Lixin, Wang Xiaofu, Yang Yuqing, Liu Wenjun, Zhou Hongzhuan, Qi Shun, Huang Lisha, Wu Chunmiao, Dong Hongjiao, Yu Shiran, Zhang Zhen, He Chengen, Fu Xinhan, Chen Hongjie, Yang Sen, Yong Ling, Gong Baoren. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 64. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: He Junquan is a Chinese swimmer and multiple Paralympic gold medallist. He represented China at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, winning a bronze medal, a gold and a silver. Competing again at the 2004 Paralympics, he won four gold medals. He is representing China again at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. In his favorite event, the 50 m backstroke, he earned a silver, "outtouched" 0.15 seconds by Brazilian Daniel Dias. He's first gold came in 4X50m freestyle where China set a world record with a time of 2 mins 18.15 secs. A second world record and gold followed in the Men's 4 x 50m Medley 20pts. He Junquan has no arms. He has stated that, having to hit the edge of the pool with his head to stop the chronometre, he frequently scratches his scalp and hurts his back and neck. Reporting on the competition at the 2008 Games, Will Swanton of the Sydney Morning Herald wrote: "The Water Cube has been a sight for sore eyes. China's He Junquan, with no arms, was leading the 50m backstroke final. He approached the wall with a narrow lead. Every person in the stadium who had feet was on them. There was an almighty din, red Chinese flags everywhere. He came to the finish - and had to crash into the wall with his head. As He slowed down to lessen the impact, Brazilian Daniel Dias hit the wa...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19259065 ... Read more

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Chapters: David Roberts, Sascha Kindred, Matt Walker, Anne Dunham, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Nyree Lewis, Darren Kenny, Margaret Maughan, James Anderson, Heather Frederiksen, Aileen Mcglynn, Peter Norfolk, Ellen Hunter, Giles Long, David Weir, Maggie Mceleny, Danielle Watts, Chris Holmes, Andrew Lindsay, Daniel Greaves, Rose Hill, Frank Duffy, Nigel Murray, Robert Welbourn, Karen Davidson, Ben Rushgrove, Mickey Bushell, Michael Mccreadie, Chris Hallam, Denise Smith, Anita Chapman, John Cavanagh, Libby Clegg. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 100. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: David Evan Roberts CBE (born 25 May 1980 in Llantwit Fardre), is a Welsh swimmer. An eleven-time Paralympic gold medallist, he is one of Great Britain's most successful Paralympians ever. Roberts went to Llwyncrwn Primary School and moved on to Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School in his teens. He currently lives in Cardiff. He is a professional disabled swimmer who represents Swim Swansea, Wales and Great Britain. He trains at the Swansea High Performance Centre at the Wales National Pool in Swansea. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age eleven and was encouraged to participate in swimming activities as a form of physical therapy. His International Paralympic Committee (IPC) swimming category is S7 SB7 SM7. His first represented Wales in competition in Glasgow in 1993. His first major competition for Great Britain was at the 1999 European Disabled swimming Championships in Braunschweig, Germany where he won all four of his races. He competed in his first Paralympic Games in Sydney in the summer of 2000. Here he won an impressive haul of seven medals. At the 2001 European Disabled Swimming Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, David won five gold medals including a clean sweep of the S7 50 m, 100 m and 400 m ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15297417 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: United States at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Australia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Canada at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Poland at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Armenia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Mongolia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Andorra at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Mexico at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Sweden at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Great Britain at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Switzerland at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Germany at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Norway at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Italy at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, China at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Japan at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, France at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Austria at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Slovakia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Russia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Finland at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Czech Republic at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Denmark at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Spain at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Belgium at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, New Zealand at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Belarus at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Ukraine at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, South Korea at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Hungary at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Kazakhstan at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Bulgaria at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Slovenia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Croatia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Greece at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Latvia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Chile at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, Iran at the 2006 Winter Paralympics, South Africa at the 2006 Winter Paralympics. Excerpt:Andorra at the Paralympic Games item At the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin item Competitors : 2 in 1 sport item Medals Rank : 20: Gold 0: Silver 0: Bronze 0: Total 0 item Paralympic history (summary) item Summer Ga... ... Read more

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Chapters: Theresa Goh, Natalie Du Toit, David Roberts, Trischa Zorn, Sascha Kindred, Matt Walker, Erin Popovich, Miranda Uhl, Mirjam de Koning, Jessica Long, Nyree Lewis, Yip Pin Xiu, Jody Cundy, James Anderson, Heather Frederiksen, Matthew Cowdrey, Kingsley Bugarin, Mayumi Narita, Béatrice Hess, Sarah Storey, Ben Austin, Eleanor Simmonds, Donovan Tildesley, Rudy Garcia-Tolson, He Junquan, Sophie Pascoe, Travis Mohr, Maggie Mceleny, Anders Olsson, Danielle Watts, Stéphanie Dixon, Shireen Sapiro, Chris Holmes, Andrew Lindsay, Christos Tampaxis, Benoît Huot, Valérie Grand'maison, Dmitry Kokarev, Cameron Leslie, Daniel Sharp, Robert Welbourn, Wang Xiaofu, Jessica Sloan, Izhak Mamistvalov, Daniel Dias, André Brasil, David Lega, Kevin Paul. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 160. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Theresa Goh Rui Si (Chinese: ; pinyin: Wú Rus, pronounced ; born 16 February 1987) is a Singaporean Paralympic swimmer. Due to congenital spina bifida, she does not have use of her legs. Nonetheless, she started swimming at the age of five years, and began taking part in competitions at age 12. She soon established herself as a top competitor, winning medals at, among others, the ASEAN ParaGames (2001, 2003, 2005 and 2008), Far East and South Pacific Games Federation for the Disabled (FESPIC) Games (now known as the Asian Para Games) (2002), International Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Sports Federation (ISMWSF) World Wheelchair Games (2003), National Swimming Championships (2004), and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Swimming Championships (2006). In March 2007, at the Danish Open in Esbjerg, Denmark, Goh took top honours in the 100 metres breaststroke, 100 metres butterfly, 100 freestyle and 200 metres individual medley. At the 4th ASEAN ParaGames held in Nakhon Rat...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19197172 ... Read more

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Chapters: 1984 in Swimming, 1984 in Water Polo, Diving Events at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Swimming at the 1984 Summer Paralympics, Water Polo at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 Metre Springboard, Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 Metre Platform, Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Women's 3 Metre Springboard, Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Women's 10 Metre Platform, Synchronized Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Synchronized Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Women's Solo. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 53. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19660340 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: 200 m: 1st (2008) 400 m: 1st (2008)Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius (born 22 November 1986) is a South African Paralympic runner. Known as the "Blade Runner" and "the fastest man on no legs", Pistorius is the double amputee world record holder in the 100, 200 and 400 metres (sport class T44) events and runs with the aid of Cheetah Flex-Foot carbon fibre transtibial artificial limbs by Ossur. In 2007 Pistorius took part in his first international able-bodied competitions. However, his artificial lower legs, while enabling him to compete, generated claims that he has an unfair advantage over able-bodied runners. The same year, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) amended its competition rules to ban the use of "any technical device that incorporates springs, wheels or any other element that provides a user with an advantage over another athlete not using such a device". It claimed that the amendment was not specifically aimed at Pistorius. After monitoring his track performances and carrying out tests, scientists took the view that Pistorius enjoyed considerable advantages over athletes without prosthetic limbs. On the strength of these findings, on 14 January 2008 the IAAF ruled him ineligible for competitions conducted under its rules, including the 2008 Summer Olympics. This decision was reversed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on 16 May 2008, the Court ruling that the IAAF had not provided sufficient evidence to prove that Pistorius's prostheses give him an advantage over able-bodied athletes. Although eligible to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, Pistorius did not qualify for the South African team. Despite achieving third place and a personal best time of 46.25 seconds in the 400 metres in Lu... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=5729054 ... Read more

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Chapters: 1988 Summer Paralympics Events, Nations at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Swimming at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Table Tennis at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Shooting at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Iran at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Fencing at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Archery at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Powerlifting at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Trinidad and Tobago at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Basketball at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Volleyball at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Judo at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Weightlifting at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Lawn Bowls at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Cycling at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Goalball at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Football 7-A-Side at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Faroe Islands at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Boccia at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Tennis at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Soviet Union at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Macau at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, China at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, United States at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Snooker at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Paralympics. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 100. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics consisted of 344 events. Because of ties for third place in the men's 800 metre A13/A9/L2 and precision throw C1 events, a total of 346 bronze medals were awarded. Because of a tie for first place in the women's 100 m 56 345 gold medals and 343 silver medals were awarded ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19607794 ... Read more

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Chapters: Swimming at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics, 1988 European Junior Swimming Championships. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 31. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 1988 Summer Olympics took place in Seoul, South Korea. The swimming competition, held from September 18 to September 25, was notable for the seven medals, including five golds, won by Matt Biondi, the six golds won by Kristin Otto, and the three individual golds won by Janet Evans. There was a total of 633 participants from 77 countries competing. The swimming program for 1988 was expanded from 1984, with the addition of the 50 m freestyle, bringing the total number of events to 31. The following events were contested: For the order of events, please see ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19624551 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Athletics at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Swimming at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Table Tennis at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Lawn Bowls at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Fencing at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Archery at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Weightlifting at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Shooting at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Wrestling at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Dartchery at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Basketball at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Volleyball at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, Goalball at the 1980 Summer Paralympics. Excerpt:Archery at the 1980 Summer Paralympics consisted of fifteen events, ten for men and five for women. Medal summary Men's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze Women's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Athletics at the 1980 Summer Paralympics consisted of 275 events. Medal summary Men's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze item 60 m 1A details: Francisco de las Fuentes Mexico (MEX) : G. Birch Canada (CAN) : Meinrad Cavigelli Switzerland (SUI) item 60 m 1B details: Leif Hedman Sweden (SWE) : Arturo Granados Mexico (MEX) : George Mouzakis Greece (GRE) item 60 m 1C details: Eduardo Monsalvo Mexico (MEX) : Pedro Sandoval Mexico (MEX) : D. Miller New Zealand (NZL) item 60 m A details: William McLeod Great Britain (GBR) : Melvin Copeland United States (USA) : Ryszard Kozuch Poland (POL) item 80 m CP C details: Andre Havard France (FRA) : Tony Harborn Sweden (SWE) : Bertil Swahn Sweden (SWE) item 80 m CP D details: Henrik Thomsen Denmark (DEN) : Duvivier France (FRA) : Arthur Graham United States (USA) item[... ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Athletics at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Swimming at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Table Tennis at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Cycling at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Fencing at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Powerlifting at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Basketball Id at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Rugby at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Football 7-A-Side at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Shooting at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Basketball at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Equestrian at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Volleyball at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Archery at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Judo at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Boccia at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Goalball at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair Tennis at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Philippines at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Sailing at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. Excerpt:Archery at the 2000 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events, four for men and three for women. Competitors were divided into three categories: Medal summary Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Athletics at the 2000 Summer Paralympics comprised a total of 234 events, 165 for men and 69 for women. Athletes were classified according to the extent and type of their disability. Class numbers were preceded by a "T" for track events, an "F" for field events, and a "P" for the pentathlon . Lower class numbers corresponded to more severe disability. An exception to this classification scheme arose for athletes with severe cerebal palsy competing in field events; there were no F32 events, so athletes from this category instead competed in class F51 against athletes with spinal cord disabilities. Medal summary Men's events Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze ... ... Read more

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The purpose of this book is to use sport as a vehicle to show the achievements of individuals with disabilities. With more than 600 colour photographs and 258 pages, this book shows the tremendous impact that a largely-volunteer group, the Paralympic movement, can have on society.

Gary McPherson, Chair of the Alberta Premier's Council on the Status of Persons With Disabilities, says, "The ripple of the disabled sports movement is immense. So many people have gained from it in the areas of rehabilitation, competitive sport, and better social conditions. If you are going to bring about social change, you need to do it in a positive way rather than in a negative way. Sport is a positive vehicle to show what can be done, and how it can be done."

The people profiled in the book are not only successful in the world of disabled sport -- many are elite athletes at the pinnacle of their careers -- they are successful in mainstream society as well.The strong message that comes through from those profiled is that those with disabilities can overcome the barriers they face. Dr. Steadward says of the special people he worked with, "They never thought that their disabilities would in any way limit their ambition, or their ability to participate in anything they wanted to do." Repeatedly the message is, "I can do so much more than I thought I could. The secret is to try."

The story of the Paralympic Games, second in size only to the Olympic Games, is the story of volunteers, thousands and thousands of volunteers, who over the years have made tremendous sacrifices to improve the lives of those with disabilities. It is the story of skilled professionals,whose research and commitment benefit not only athletes, but all people with disabilities. The development of specialized racing wheelchairs, for example, led to the improvement of design in regular wheelchairs. It is the story of people who are role models for those in every walk of life.As one of the slogans developed by Joey Reiman (Brighthouse Ad Agency) for the Atlanta Games says, "The Olympic Games are where heroes are made. The Paralympic Games are where heroes come."

This book is written to inspire. One reader may be a sports fan looking for photographs of elite athletic performances. Other readers might be those who find themselves suddenly disabled, or families looking for reassurance that their efforts can make a difference in the life of a loved one with a disability, or discouraged volunteers who need to see that they can make a difference. This book helps all its readers see their own potential with new clarity.

Profits from the book will be used to further spinal cord research, rehabilitation, awareness, and education through the Rick Hansen Centre at the University of Alberta. ... Read more

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Inspiring & Awesome
For anyone who was born with a disability, this book will inspire you to never give up on your dreams.For anyone else, this book reminds you that those of us with physical limitations do not always live up to lowered expectations. It is truly amazing what the people in this book have accomplished, especially considering the physical problems they have overcome. My favorite section was the personal profiles of the athletes with their photos and accomplishments. The people in this book are truly leaders in paving the way in changing what makes someone successful - persistence and determination.

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is inspiring and heart warming.It brings hope for those who are recently disabled and are trying to come to terms with their disability.The photos are amazing in their colours and in the storiesthey tell without words. ... Read more