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2006 Torino Paralympics

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

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Inspirational Story: Heath Calhoun

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

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Sledge Hockey

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

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Next Stops: Singapore and London

Now that Vancouver is over, The World Competes will focus on the upcoming Youth Olympic games and on the 2012 London games.

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Inspirational Athlete: Brian McKeever

Brian McKeever will be the first Olympic athlete to participate in both a Winter Paralympics and a regular Winter Olympics

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