The World Competes

The 2010 Paralympics are underway, and the Russians are blowing away the other countries, so far, in the medal count.

Jeremy Wotherspoon, Canadian speedskater who held the world record but failed to get the gold, retired.

Rick Hansen was the Vancouver 2010 torch bearer at the opening ceremonies in a wheelchair. He is also a gold medalist, has a song written about him, and will be the subject of an upcoming movie.

The International Luge Federation is taking donations for Nodar Kumaritashvili’s family. Please consider donating a small amount.

Adaptive skiing allows disabled athletes to compete in the Paralympics, whether they are blind, can’t stand, or have a locomotive disability.

Chris Klebl will be participating in his second Paralympics this month. He competes in cross-country using a sit-ski.

The regular Olympics enjoy immensely greater popularity than the Paralympics. I muse over why this might be.

The 2006 Paralympics were the first Paralympics to be broadcast on the Internet. Russia had the highest medal count. There were no doping violations.

Heath Calhoun is a wounded Iraq veteran who is headed to the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics.

Sledge Hockey is a Paralympic event that allows non-walkers to be able to play ice hockey.