Podcasts about summer paralympics

A member of the Refugee Paralympic Team, Zakia Khudadadi competed and medaled at the Summer Paralympics in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murlikant Petkar is a notable Indian athlete and Paralympic gold medalist. He made history by becoming India's first Paralympic gold medalist, winning the 50m freestyle swimming event at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany. Petkar set a world record in this event with a time of 37.33 seconds. Before his Paralympic success, he was a soldier in the Indian Army and also an accomplished boxer. However, during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, he was severely injured, leading to a disability. Despite the injury, he went on to compete in several sports, including swimming, table tennis, and athletics, demonstrating incredible determination and resilience.Murlikant Petkar's story is one of courage, inspiration, and triumph over adversity, symbolizing the strength of the human spirit.

As the 2024 Summer Paralympics come to an end, we do a quick overview around how they fare when it comes to gender equity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palesha Goverdhan is a Nepali para-taekwondo athlete who made history by winning a bronze medal in the 57 kg category at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Her achievement marked a significant milestone as she became the first Nepali athlete to ever win a medal at the Paralympic Games, a breakthrough moment in Nepal's sports history.

In episode 83, Andy, Rick and Sarah look at what we can expect in the upcoming 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, which promises to be the most spectacular Games ever! Sarah shares a hilarious yet embarrassing story after she attended her first ever London run club. Andy rocked out at a music festival, and Rick spent a little too long perfecting a Strava route. Listen to find out more!The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games will be taking place from the 28th of August - 8th of September.The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs. For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .

The Israeli military has carried out extensive raids overnight in several areas of the occupied West Bank. At least nine Palestinians were killed. Also, since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they've made it more difficult for women and girls to get any kind of formal education. But some bold activists are still taking big risks to run secret schools for girls. And, the sporting world is once again setting its sights on Paris. This time, the 2024 Summer Paralympics kicking off with an opening ceremony along the Champs-Elysees. Plus, for years, local Sherpas and volunteers have been clearing trash from Mount Everest, which is arduous and exhausting and even deadly. Come autumn, Nepal will deploy drones to help carry the load. Listen to today's Music Heard on Air.

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One person is in custody following an active Windsor investigation, lightning or heat may be to blame for a huge hay bale fire in Tecumseh, and the Summer Paralympics are underway in Paris. All the evening headlines on the go.

We speak to Kerrie Leonard live from Paris ahead of the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Kerrie is from county Meath and representing Ireland in archery.

With the 2024 Summer Paralympics rapidly approaching, Donnovan chats with Canada's Marissa Papaconstantinou, a medal favourite on the track in Paris. They discuss how she stays ready for massive competitions, and what the Paralympics means to Canadians across the country. Afterwards, Donnovan speaks to Dr. Cassidy Preston, who is a Mental Performance Coach for professional athletes and high-performers and the author of 'Mindset First' - what does it take for athletes to put themselves in the best mental position to succeed at events like the Olympics and Paralympics? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the infections viral disease mpox being declared a public health emergency of international concern, plus more on India's prime minister visiting Ukraine, Ukraine's Independence Day, Indonesia hosting a joint military exercise and the start of the 2024 Summer Paralympics..Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Halima Mansoor, Joe Veyera, Alex Moore, Vivian Wang and Irene Villora Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2024 Factal. All rights reserved.

We're just a few days away from the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics, and we have one more member of Team TKFLASTAN to introduce to you! Daniel Romanchuk is a two-time Paralympic medalist in wheelchair racing, both on the track and on the road. Racing since he was four years old, Daniel came onto the Paralympic stage at Rio 2016, where he competed in the Men's T54 class in the 100m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 5000m. At Tokyo 2020, he won the gold medal in the men's 400 meters T54 event and the bronze medal in the men's marathon T54 event, and placed 4th in the 5000m and 5th in the 1500m. We spoke with Daniel before the Team USA Para Track and Field Trials about the technical aspects of wheelchair racing, as well as being part of Team Xfinity. He made Team USA for a third time, and at Paris  he'll be competing in the 100m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5k and marathon at the Paralympics. We're excited to watch Daniel compete at Paris 2024 and hope you'll follow along with our daily podcasts! For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

With the Paris Summer Olympics now complete and the Summer Paralympics edging closer we checked in with founder of the Flame Bearers podcast, Jamie Mittelman. Jamie discussed the insights she gained from athletes and fans in Paris.Jamie also touched on the limitations from the Olympics, as well as the work that needs to be done to maintain gender parity for the future.Finally, Jamie also gave a preview of what to expect at the upcoming Paralympics.Flame Bearers:InstagramTwitterJamie Mittelman:Instagram---------------Check out our website#NoSportLeftBehindLeave a review and let us know what you thought!Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".

pWotD Episode 2656: Hunter Woodhall Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 414,283 views on Friday, 9 August 2024 our article of the day is Hunter Woodhall.Hunter Woodhall (born February 17, 1999) is an American track and field athlete. He won a bronze medal in the Men's 400m T62 at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. He made his international debut in 2015 with a silver and bronze medal at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, and later won a bronze and silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. After graduating from Syracuse High School, he became the first double amputee to earn an NCAA Division I scholarship.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:22 UTC on Saturday, 10 August 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Hunter Woodhall on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kimberly.

Team USA Paralympic wheelchair basketball players Emily Oberst and Jake Williams talk about what it will be like competing in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris August 28th-September 8th.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Technology expert Mike Dobuski talking about Google violating antitrust laws during Tech Tuesday. And USA Paralympic wheelchair basketball players Emily Oberst and Jake Williams talk about what it will be like competing in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris August 28th-September 8th.

Austen Kroll got Scammed. Well...almost. Austen shares how Craig and he realized all too quickly how no matter how close to legit it may seem, there are subtle clues to look for as scammers get more and more creative. The boys then talk about some travels coming up as Craig shares that he will be traveling to Paris as he will be working with the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Conspiracy Craig then comes out as they discuss the technology collapse from over the weekend and whether or not there is a bunker under his new pool.

  This week, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jake Williams, a remarkable individual whose resilience and dedication have defined his path to greatness. Join us as we sit down with Jake Williams, a 2-time Paralympian and 2-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA. At just 16 years old, Jake's life took an unexpected turn when he was struck by a car while riding his bike, leaving him paralyzed. Amidst the challenges of recovery, Jake found renewed hope and purpose through wheelchair basketball, inspired by a visit from Chris Okon, a player from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Against all odds, Jake remarkably took up wheelchair basketball only four months after his life-altering accident. His journey is a testament to the power of determination and hard work, demonstrating the profound impact of believing in oneself and striving relentlessly towards excellence. As Jake prepares for the upcoming Summer Paralympics in Paris, we explore the highs and lows of his athletic career, the lessons learned along the way, and the unwavering support that has fueled his remarkable achievements. Jake's story is not just about overcoming adversity—it's about embracing challenges, pushing boundaries, and inspiring others with every hoop he sinks and every medal he wins. Tune in to this episode as we celebrate Jake's journey, his unyielding spirit, and the profound message that with perseverance and passion, anything is possible. Thank you for joining us on the "Every 4 Years" Podcast, where we bring you the stories that define the heart of the Paralympic movement.   Jake Williams Instagram: @jakeusa2 Facebook: @jakewilliams     Every 4 Years Podcast Instagram: @every4yearspodcast Twitter: @every4yearspodcast Facebook: @every4yearspodcast

With the Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, in this special episode of Insurance Tomorrow, we look at the parallels between sport and business life, and how resilience, marginal gains and thorough preparation can benefit a range of situations, from the trackside to the workplace. As the proud partners of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, we were delighted to welcome ParalympicsGB para cyclist Jody Cundy CBE to chat to our host, Steph McGovern, about his achievements. Jody has represented Great Britain at seven Summer Paralympics winning eight Gold, one Silver and three Bronze medals across swimming and cycling events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Para Athletics Long Jumper Noah Vucsics is preparing for a spot at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France. Alex Smyth shares his exclusive interview with Noah! From the April 30, 2024, episode.

Sam Bramham OAM, is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. He competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal. In 2014 Bramham entered the eleventh season of Big Brother Australia and was a contestant in the first season of Australian Ninja Warrior in 2017. This was a fun chat with a fun bloke. Cheeky, charming, clever, curious, talented and a bit sweary; the perfect TYP combo. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheelchair Basketball star Cindy Ouellet is preparing for a spot at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France. Alex Smyth has an exclusive interview with her! This is the April 4, 2024, episode.

Para cycler Nathan Clement is preparing for a spot at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France! Alex Smyth has an exclusive interview with him! From the March 25, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: para cycler Nathan Clement is preparing for a spot at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France! Alex Smyth has an exclusive interview with him! Plus, Shaun Preece shares his reaction to the American government's lawsuit against Apple for smartphone antitrust violations. And Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the impact of the short season for ice roads in Northern Ontario. This is the March 25, 2024, episode.

In this issue of Com d'Archi, through the voice of Esther, Anna Sanna and Delphine Baldé generously tell us about their project MAISON DE LA FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DE CANOË KAYAK ET SPORTS DE PAGAIE in Vaires sur Marne, France. A project made in partnership with Paula Paysage. It will be delivered in 2023 !Establishing the totem of the Canoe Kayak and Paddle Sports Federation on the largest artificial whitewater course in Europe and joining in the celebration of sports during the 2024 Summer Paralympics is not only an opportunity to strengthen the influence of the FFCK but also one to affirm the federal project with its members.Image teaser DR © Le studio Sanna BaldéSound engineering : Julien Rebours___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Twas the Season? While the holiday season is heading into full swing, the race season is basically over. Some of the more recent and last races on the calendar were 70.3 Indian Wells and 70.3 Florida this past weekend. Which is why a say twas the season as in twas the race season, at least in the northern hemisphere.   Ironically our guest interview today hails from the southern hemisphere. We are excited to have Silver medalist, Ironman World Champion and coach Michellie Jones join us to talk about her career as an athlete, coach and talk about what it's like racing now as an age grouper.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN is powered by LIVSTEADY which was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Feature Interview with Michellie Jones Endurance News - Lance reveals how he passed drug tests and Super League and USAT partner in Long Beach What's new in the 303 - What lies beyond the finish line? Tip of the Week - How to approach the "end of season"   Feature Interview: Michellie Jones Michellie Jones born 6 September 1969 is an Australian triathlete. She has won two ITU Triathlon World Championships, an Olympic silver medal, and the 2006 Ironman World Championship. She won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics as a guide for Katie Kelly, when paratriathlon made its debut at the Paralympics. Jones currently lives in Carlsbad, California. She is a graduate from the University of Wollongong with a Diploma of Teaching in Primary Education in 1990. She has a twin sister, Gabrielle Jones. https://giddyupmultisports.com/ coachmichellie@gmail.com   Endurance News: Lance Armstrong Reveals Secrets to Passing Drug Tests     What's New in the 303: Driver faces felony charge in death of cyclist Magnus White   Tip of the Week: What lies beyond the finish line? Some Colorado athletes report a big, empty feeling.   Mark Allen to his TriDot Athletes: How to Approach the Off Season   Recovery. Dial back. Decondition. Adrenal reserves. Need more than Water table under the earth. It takes a lot of storms to restore those water tables. Track what the pros   Exercise don't train. Should be Move body Stress relief Weight management   Reflect. What needs to change. Only bad race is one you don't learn something from Plan 2024 season; key races; What inspires YOU   Coaching with Rich:   Learn more about TriDot Pre Season Project Learn more about RunDot Pre Season Project More information on RichSoaresCoaching.com    

Sophie Morgan is a TV presenter, Conde Nast Traveller columnist and disability advocate. When she was 18, on the night she received her A level results, Sophie crashed her car, and was left instantly paralysed from the chest down. Everything she had dreamed for her life was instantly forgotten and her journey to rediscover herself and build a different life began. “I want to go to some extraordinary places, meet some extraordinary people and do some extraordinary things", she wrote from her hospital bed the day she was discharged. But as a recently injured paraplegic woman, she would go on to face barriers as complex and nuanced as her impairment itself. In her words: “When it comes to travel, total satisfaction can be hard – if not impossible – for disabled people to find.” Sophie first appeared in BBC Two's show Beyond Boundaries which followed 11 disabled people on a 220-mile trek across Nicaragua, alongside another previous podcast guest, Amar Latif. After that, her career on TV grew, and she became one of the first female wheelchair users globally to host on TV, playing a part in transforming the representation of disability on screen, as the lead presenter on Channel 4's broadcast of the Summer Paralympics, fronting her own prime-time travel series, documentaries as well as being a regular panelist for ITV's Loose Women. She's currently spearheading the global disability rights campaign Rights On Flights which has taken her to the White House to meet the President, and we talk a lot on today's episode about accessible travel and ableism - it's an issue that has been hugely overlooked in the travel sphere for too long, and hearing Sophie's experiences as a wheelchair user, on planes in particular, but within travel more broadly, really opened my eyes to the significant change that needs to take place to make travel accessible for everyone. Having said that, Sophie has been travelling literally non-stop for the last year, I mention it at the start of the episode all the places and adventures that she's been on recently, so not only will today's episode open your eyes to things you may not have thought of before - it will also fuel your wanderlust for your own future adventures. Destination Recap:The Whitehouse, Washington DC, USAFrench AlpsBiking trip across the USAWyoming, USAIdaho, USACotignac, FranceScotlandCaliforniaXimuwu, Greater Kruger, South Africa Seville, SpainNicaraguaAntarcticYou can read Sophie's Conde Nast Traveller column 'Beyond Barriers' in magazines and online now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the HerSportShow, we had the privilege of chatting with Róisín Ní Ríain, an inspiring Irish Paralympic swimmer. Making her first Paralympic debut at just 16 years old, she became the youngest athlete to represent Ireland at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Róisín shares her incredible journey, overcoming challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, and her ongoing pursuit of qualifying for her second Paralympics in Paris 2024. She also provides valuable insights into her athletic growth, offering tips on balancing studies and training while staying injury-free. 0:00 Meet Róisín 5:12 Getting involved in swimming 6:54 Paraswimming S13 category 7:50 Training during COVID19 13:20 Going to the Tokyo Olympics at 16 16:58 Sport Ireland Changing The Game ambassador 18:42 Balancing training and school 22:00 Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships 23:26 What is tapering? 27:37 Qualifying for Paris 2024 28:55 Goals for the future 30:04 The positive impact of sport 32:33 Developing as an athlete 33:57 How to stay injury-free 35:00 Being a part of a swim team Visit the website https://hersport.ie/ Check out the Her Sport channels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hersport.ie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HerSport.ie/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HerSportDotIE About Her Sport: Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women's sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change. Contact us: hello@hersport.ie

Justin Phongsavanh made his international debut for the United States at the 2019 Parapan American Games, where he won a gold medal in javelin. He represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, winning a bronze medal. In June 2021, during the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for Track and Field, Justin set the javelin throw world record with a distance of 33.29 meters and is aiming for gold in Paris 2024.

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Scott discusses a couple of conventions put on this month by the National Federation of the Blind and American Council of the Blind (10:46). Plus, Canada's co-chefs de mission Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies lookahead to the 2023 Parapan Am Games and 2024 Summer Paralympics (35:12).

Sam is joined by Maysa Abouzeid, a Melbourne-based athlete competing in blind judo competitions around the world. She speaks about her experiences as a judoka with lived experience of blindness, and her path to the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. You'll also hear from Leeanne from the library about some upcoming events and new book releases, and Sarah from the shop is back to chat about the latest products available in the Vision Store.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is the super talented, super fast, incredibly witty Liam Malone.This interview is a million miles an hour, much like the pace in which Liam can run! Liam tore through our TV screens at pace when he won two gold Medals and a silver at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio, and fast became one of our favourite sportspeople. He's super switched on in the tech and innovation space, and can call himself a comedian after performing at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. He's had a fascinating life, and tells many a great yarn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ade Adepitan was born in Lagos, Nigeria. As an infant, he contracted polio, resulting in damage to his legs that meant he needed calipers to walk. At the age of three, he moved with his family to the UK, where he grew up in East London. Becoming a wheelchair basketball player, he was part of the British team that played at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, securing a bronze medal. In 2005 he was awarded the MBE for services to disability sport. Ade's story is a powerful reminder that we can always find a way to win.  In this episode, find out how Ade was so motivated to be self-reliant. We also delve into the growth mindset, how to be more than just our job title – and how passion is such an invaluable part to success.  If you'd like to join the Sporting Edge Members Club to get 24/7 access to over 900 insights to accelerate your personal and professional development, apply the discount code PODCAST100 in the checkout https://www.sportingedge.com/membership/ (here) to get your first month free. Annabel's interview is one of over 100 world class thinkers who are waiting to inspire you inside.  Connect with Jeremy Contact hello@sportingedge.com  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/)  Twitter https://twitter.com/thesportingedge (https://twitter.com/thesportingedge) Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdge (http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdge) Website https://www.sportingedge.com/ (https://www.sportingedge.com/)

An African-American from a family of modest means, Bonnie became an amputee at age five. Against tremendous odds, she used imagination and determination to push past the limitations of disability and win a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing in the 1984 Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. As the first African-American to win Olympic or Paralympic medals in skiing, she has been honoured at the White House during the annual Black History Month Celebration. More than an Olympic skier, Bonnie's other accomplishments include an honours degree from Harvard, a Rhodes scholarship, multiple awards for her innovations as an IBM sales rep, and a position on the White House National Economic Council. President Obama named her to represent the US in delegations to both the Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver and the Summer Paralympics in Rio. NBC Nightly News called Bonnie, “One of the five most inspiring women in America.”  She has also been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and The Montel Williams Show.  In addition, the nation's leading publications, such as the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Essence, and People Magazine have profiled Bonnie and noted her extraordinary achievements. Drawing on her unique experience, analyses, and signature brands of resilience and inclusion, Bonnie St. John established Blue Circle Leadership with the mission to equip professionals with research based, rigorously tested, easily actionable tools and techniques that directly improve bottom-line business results. Now, Bonnie focuses on bringing out the best in others through executive coaching and motivational speaking for corporations and associations, as well as writing books and articles. New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out. To support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.   Show Notes Who is Bonnie  Some of the challenges Bonnie has faced becoming a ski racer Getting into skiing at a young age Having an amputation when she was 5 years old Learning to ski on one leg Training hard and qualifying for the Paralympics  Competing in the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Austria Dealing with a lack of snow Was it life changing winning medals Being picked as a Rhode Scholar Learning to work with the press Taking a year off from Harvard Going to Oxford University for 4 years  Working for IBM and working for President Clinton at the White House Starting to focus on leadership development Leadership for women Having confidence  Writing with her husband Having to prove herself over and over again Book: Live Your Joy  Smiling through the challenges How have things changed over the past 30 years The rise of Trumpism and the increase in animosity  Self care and making sure to make it at a priority  The downside of socials media  The power of polarising views Trying to be seen and heard Building resilience and embracing success Focusing on micro-resilience Why resilience doesn't have to be big things The biggest challenge is incorporating it into your life Day to day routine and what that looks like If you were to give a TED Talk… Ted Talk - Be More Resilient with a FIRST AID KIT FOR YOUR ATTITUDE!   Building your own “first aid kit” Making a choice and the silence behind it - Martin Seligman I choose to…. The importance of sharing what's in your “first aid kit” Figuring out what type of support you need in challenging situations From training to failure to - training to growth The power of your words Reframing things - a great side and a good side How you can connect with Bonnie Blue Circle Leadership Final words of wisdom from Bonnie Learning to get up when you fall down Get back into the race   Social Media   Website https://bonniestjohn.com  Leadership - www.bluecircleleadership.com    Instagram @bonnie.st.john   Facebook @bonniestjohn    Twitter @bonniestjohn    Listen to the Straight Up Podcast: https://straightupwithbonniestjohn.buzzsprout.com   

In our next episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Nick Mayhugh. A Paralympic sprinter and soccer player, Mayhugh represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where he won one silver and three gold medals. He currently holds three Paralympic World Records and three American Records — and all of this came after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 14. It's time to find out more about Mayhugh's remarkable journey and what got him to where he is today. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Henson Recording Studios, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this issue of Com d'Archi, through the voice of Esther, Anna Sanna and Delphine Baldé generously tell us about their project MAISON DE LA FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DE CANOË KAYAK ET SPORTS DE PAGAIE in Vaires sur Marne, France. A project made in partnership with Paula Paysage. It will be delivered in 2023 !Establishing the totem of the Canoe Kayak and Paddle Sports Federation on the largest artificial whitewater course in Europe and joining in the celebration of sports during the 2024 Summer Paralympics is not only an opportunity to strengthen the influence of the FFCK but also one to affirm the federal project with its members.Image teaser DR © Le studio Sanna BaldéSound engineering : Julien Rebours___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Kendall Gretsch entered her very first Paralympics race in the 6km biathlon at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games... and won. Fast forward to the Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Kendall Gretsch is faced with a daunting task, making up her 4 minute and 8 second factored time. In a thrilling finish, she sprints past Lauren Parker to become a summer AND winter Paralympic Champion. Video of that finish here: https://youtu.be/uwB75wE1V3w With guest Kendall Gretsch Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Jamal Hill is a paralympic swimmer and bronze medal winner at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. He grew up with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary neurological disability that affects one in 2,500 people. He talks about how he sets his goals, his struggles, and how his journey to a podium win.[02:12] Introducing Jamal Hill[03:34] Resetting Goals and Meditation[07:11] Struggles and Control [17:13] Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease[26:38] Jamal's Journey of Embracing Living with CMT[31:31] Jamal's Advice[35:03] Where to Find JamalYou can reach Jamal on his Instagram and at SwimUphill.org.This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

As the Winter Paralympics begin in Beijing, join us on a whistle-stop tour of disabled life in China. Jia, a 26-year-old student who uses a wheelchair, says she sees more disabled people out and about in China than ever before, but access to education and the workplace can be challenging. China expert Stephen Hallett, who has a visual impairment, says progress accelerated when Beijing hosted the Summer Paralympics in 2008, but when President XI Jinping came to power, grassroots disability activism was squashed. Presented by Beth Rose. The editor was Damon Rose (no relation) To listen, say "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to your smart speaker, and subscribe on BBC Sounds. email ouch@bbc.co.uk

Great to talk with another rower this week, Dani Hansen, Team USA Paralympic athlete in Rowing and a Hydrow athlete. Hansen is a 6'1″ rower from Modesto, Cal. She competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. She has won a gold medal and five silver medals from the World Rowing Championships and … Continue reading Dani Hansen, Two-time Paralympic Medalist in Rowing, Hydrow Athlete →

Chuck Aoki is regarded as one of the best wheelchair rugby players in the world and has played on the U.S. team in 3 Paralympic Games, even being named one of two flag bearers for Team USA at the Summer Paralympics last year. Chuck was born with a rare genetic disorder and was advised by his doctor to regularly use a wheelchair from the age of 12. Just a few years later is when he discovered the sport and started playing at Courage Kenny, a Move United member organization in Minnesota. But Chuck doesn't only excel in sport. He has completed a master's degree in public policy and is currently working on his PhD in international relations.

Matthew Layton and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. This week… Sam speaks to Australian Paralympic athlete Sam Harding. Both Sams have represented Australia in 400m and the 800m - it's just that Guest Sam's experience is a little more recent! Presenter Sam asks Guest Sam about competing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and both Sams compare notes on the different challenges facing athletes today and in the olden days. -- If you've been affected by any of the issues in this week's show - or if there's something you feel we need to talk about on future shows, please do get in touch. CALL or TEXT: 04 500 78834 EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org   TWITTER: http://twitter.com/varadionetwork and  http://twitter.com/whingeingpom  -- [PHOTO CAPTION: Sam Harding wearing the green and gold of Australia] -- Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Matt sits down with Adam Deans who is a 4.0 point wheelchair basketball player from Australia. He was part of the Rollers team that won the 2014 Incheon World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and in 2016, he was selected for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

Trenten Merrill is a member of Team USA's Paralympic team who won Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games and also represented the U.S. at the 2016 Summer Paralympics as well. In March of 2005, Trenten had his right foot amputated after a dirt bike accident with a friend.  Trenten is currently a public speaker who uses his Paralympic experience to help inspire others to pursue their dreams and goals. In 2021, the Azusa Pacific University grad also started modeling with SLU Agency.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Trenten Merrill about the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, what the name of Jesus means to him, how his faith was tested after having his foot amputated and why he wants to use his platform to inspire others to follow Christ.  --- Looking for a holiday gift idea? Order our new devotional book: "The Increase 52 Week Devotional: Inspiring Stories of Faith from the World of Pro Sports."

The importance of setting a good example for your kidsThe key to conquering the fear of the unknownHow women can achieve their goals ahead of timeThe impact of real estate investing on people's lives The mindset you need to overcome your real estate failures Life and Money Impact RoundWhat is the one thing to do now to live a meaningful and intentional life by design?What is one life or money hack that you can share to make an impact on others' lives?What is one thing to do right now to make the world a better place? RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONEDBe More Resilient with a FIRST AID KIT FOR YOUR ATTITUDE! ABOUT BONNIE ST. JOHNDespite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ever to win medals in the Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. In recognition of this historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored by President George W. Bush at a White House celebration of Black History Month. More than an Olympic skier, Bonnie graduated with honors from Harvard, won a Rhodes Scholarship, earned numerous sales awards at IBM, and was appointed by President Bill Clinton as a director of the White House National Economic Council. President Obama named her to represent the US in delegations to both the Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver and the Summer Paralympics in Rio. She holds several honorary doctorate degrees and was recently lauded with her portrait in the main hall of Trinity College, Oxford, as a distinguished alumna. CONNECT WITH BONNIEWebsite: www.bonniestjohn.comFacebook: Bonnie St. JohnTwitter: @bonniestjohnLinkedIn: Bonnie St. JohnInstagram: @bonnie.st.johnPodcast: Straight Up with Bonnie St. John CONNECT WITH USTo connect with Annie and Julie, as well as with other Investing For Good listeners, and to get the latest scoop on new and upcoming episodes, join Life and Money Show Podcast Community on Facebook.To learn more about real estate syndication investment opportunities, join the Goodegg Investor Club.Be sure to also grab your free copy of the Investing For Good book (just pay S&H)--Thanks for listening, and until next time, keep investing for good!

I had the pleasure of chatting with Brad Bowden. Brad is a Paralympic athlete who has represented Canada in both wheelchair basketball and sledge hockey. He is one of the only athletes to win gold in both Winter and Summer Paralympics.

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James competed for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the trunk and arm classification in adaptive rowing. He also competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing 8th in the sitting volleyball. We will discuss his mental health and disability and find out what it takes to become a Paralympian.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're not done with Tokyo as the Paralympic Games begin today. In case you're wondering, they're called the Paralympics. The name comes from the Greek preposition "para" (beside or alongside) and the word "Olympic." The Paralympic Games exist side-by-side with the Olympic Games. These athletes have amazing stories to share, so here's a little bit more about what you can expect as you tune in over the next two weeks. 1. The Summer Paralympics debuted in 1960 in Rome. Tokyo is the first city to host the Paralympic Games twice. (The games take place in the same location as the Summer Olympics). For the first time, US Paralympic athletes will receive the same medal bonus as their Olympian counterparts. Now Paralympians earn $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze, increasing their payout by as much as 400 percent. 2. Around 4,400 athletes from 162 national Paralympic committees will compete in 539 medal events across 22 sports. The team from Afghanistan will not be in attendance after their flights were cancelled due to the unrest in their country. The country's flag still flew in the Opening Ceremonies as an "an act of solidarity." 3. Ten different impairments determine if an athlete is eligible to compete in the Paralympics: impaired muscle power, impaired passive range of movement, limb deficiency, leg length difference, short stature, muscle tension, uncoordinated movement, involuntary movements, vision impairment and intellectual impairment. You might see track and field stars like David Brown from the US, run alongside a guide while wearing an eye mask. The mask is to ensure that none have a visual advantage, like light perception. 4. Fans will not be allowed at the games due to COVID protocols, except for Tokyo's finest. More than 130,000 school children will be allowed to attend various events, even though many are too young to be vaccinated. According to the Associated Press, organizers say that it's good for the children to see athletes with disabilities competing at the highest level. It "could change attitudes in a relatively conservative society like Japan." 5. There are so many athletes to highlight, and we'll do so in our Instagram stories throughout the games, which end Sept. 5. A few to watch for are swimmer Jessica Long, who trains with Michael Phelps. She's the second most decorated Paralympian in US history and starred in her own Super Bowl commercial. Then there's sprinter Hunter Woodhall. You might know him from TikTok or from cheering on his long jumper girlfriend, Tara Davis, who competed in the Summer Olympics. PS: If you want to know more, the Paralympics' official Instagram account has posted some awesome educational posts alongside the coverage of the games. It's an excellent account to follow for all of the action and to learn a little bit along the way. Links: Website: www.lastnightsgame.com Shop at: www.lastnightsgame.com promo code SPORTSCURIOUS Fantasy football 101: lastnightsgame.com/sports-101/2020…sy-football-101

David Clarke, RNIB Director of Services is a footballing legend.  Here he talks to RNIB about the highlights of his football career and the role he played in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Image is of an RNIB football, with David Clarke's signature below the RNIB logo. 

James Roberts is a wheelchair basketball player and Paralympic athlete based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Wales.Roberts was born with a disability called femoral dysplasia. He started out in his sporting career as a swimmer, and progressed on to other Paralympic sports, such as rowing and sitting volleyball. He competed for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the trunk and arm classification in adaptive rowing. He also competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing 8th in the sitting volleyball. More recently he has begun playing wheelchair basketball for local side Rhyl Raptors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Morgan Stickney had aspirations of becoming an Olympian as a youth swimmer growing up in New Hampshire. However, a foot injury and the discovery of a rare vascular disease derailed those plans.  She had her left leg amputated in 2018, and then a year later an injury in her right leg forced Morgan to make the difficult decision to go through another amputation. Morgan wouldn't let these setbacks stop her from achieving her dreams. She got back in the pool, learned how to swim again and set her sights on the Summer Paralympics in Tokyo where she will be representing Team USA. Morgan's grit and perseverance is an inspiration to anyone who hears her story, and she will write another chapter in her amazing journey in Japan. 

We chat about the 2021 Olympic Games which were delayed by the pandemic. Was it worth the wait? How have the Aussies been faring so far?   Which was the best sporting moment so far? How good was the F bomb dropped by Kaylee McKeown after winning gold in the 200m backstroke? Also, how good was Dean Boxal's celebration after Ariarne Titmus won gold in the 200m freestyle final?   All that and more in this episode.   The 2020 Summer Olympics (Japanese: 2020年夏季オリンピック, Hepburn: Nisen Nijū-nen Kaki Orinpikku), officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad (第三十二回オリンピック競技大会, Dai Sanjūni-kai Orinpikku Kyōgi Taikai) and branded as Tokyo 2020 (東京2020), is an international multi-sport event being held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July.   Tokyo was selected as the host city during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 September 2013.[3] Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the event was postponed to 2021 in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first such instance in the history of the Olympic Games (previous games had been cancelled but not rescheduled).[4] However, the event retains the Tokyo 2020 name for marketing and branding purposes.[5] It is being held largely behind closed doors with no public spectators permitted due to the declaration of a state of emergency.[b] The Summer Paralympics will be held between 24 August and 5 September 2021, 16 days after the completion of the Olympics.[6]   The 2020 Games are the fourth Olympic Games to be held in Japan, following the Tokyo 1964 (Summer), Sapporo 1972 (Winter), and Nagano 1998 (Winter) games.[c] Tokyo is the first city in Asia to hold the Summer Games twice. The 2020 Games are the second of three consecutive Olympics to be held in East Asia, following the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and preceding the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The 2020 Games sees the introduction of new competitions as well as competitions that once were held but were subsequently removed. New ones include 3x3 basketball, freestyle BMX and mixed gender team events in a number of existing sports, as well as the return of madison cycling for men and an introduction of the same event for women. New IOC policies also allow the host organizing committee to add new sports to the Olympic program for just one Games. The disciplines added by the Japanese Olympic Committee are baseball and softball, karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding, the last four of which make their Olympic debuts.[7]   Bermuda and the Philippines won their first-ever Olympic gold medals.[8][9] San Marino and Turkmenistan won their first-ever Olympic medals.   We also do a little review on the 9th installment of the Fast and Furious Franchise, F9 (Spoiler alert)   FOR MORE   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtsideth... Website https://courtsidetheory.com/ Discord https://discord.gg/EBUUvBA   CHECK OUR OUR HOSTS Herwin https://www.instagram.com/herwinbunting/ Johan https://www.instagram.com/jchooks18/ https://www.twitch.tv/jchooks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClL6... Noel https://www.instagram.com/noeldxng/ https://www.instagram.com/thedocdong/ https://noeldong.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/thedocdong https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSs8...   MORE CONTENT Our weekly YEAH NAH segment on Youtube & IGTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp8c5...

McKenna Geer stopped by The Protectors to talk about her journey to the Paralympic games not only this summer, but Rio 2016.  We also talk about what the day in the life of an athlete is like, shooting sports, the incredible accuracy needed to hit the target (like splitting hairs!!), and a ton more.  About McKenna: She is an American Paralympic sports shooter. She became the first female sports shooter to win a medal in shooting at the 2016 Summer Paralympics and also won two medals in the 2019 Parapan American Games.From the Team Site: The International Paralympic Committee named Geeer one of the “Top 10 Para-Athletes You Should Like Before 2016” noting “expect her to be huge come Rio 2016.” That's tall billing, but Dahl takes it in stride, saying that it reassures her she's on the right track. In 2014, she moved to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Carly Tait is a British wheelchair athlete specialising in sprint and middle distance events in the T34 classification. Tait took up wheelchair racing in 2012, after being inspired by the Summer Paralympics in London. She was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto and won silver medals at two distances, the 100 m and 400 m events. On this episode, Carly talks about her journey to becoming a professional Paralympic athlete, joining Team GB, her training schedule, how people with disabilities are under represented in the media and how sport can be a medium to train a strong personality. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RdRWoIA9bOoSubscribe Now | New Episode Every WednesdayWelcome to CVLTURE - The weekly show that brings you inspirational, shocking and sometimes hilarious stories from celebrities, innovators and unique characters from around the globe. Be a part of the journey with rapper/entrepreneur Nik Nagarkar as we pull back the curtain to explore the world as we know it, challenge our thoughts and shine a light on how culture shapes who we are and how we move through life. Created for the CVLTURE by the CVLTURE…Follow CVLTUREInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvlture.tv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CVLTURE.TV Twitter: https://twitter.com/CVLTURETV Follow Nik "Nika D" Nagarkar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnikad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virussyndicate Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Virus_syndicate Follow Carly Taithttps://twitter.com/CarlyT_WcRacerMade in Manchester. Produced by EY3 Media

Welcome to Episode #28My guest is Walter Wu.Walter Wu is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who set records at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Paralympics. He won 14 medals before his retirement following the 2004 Athens Games.Although he's humble, Walter does have bragging rights beyond his medals.  They include being a torchbearer, a member of the  Terry Fox Hall of Fame,  and a BC Disabled Athlete of the Year.  Since retirement from sporting competition, he's spent time as a public speaker for local schools.I was delighted to have Walter share his swimming story on the show.  I found the amount of help an athlete needs to reach that level very interesting.  He leaves nothing hidden, Walter's story is filled with the good, the bad,  and the ugly.Enjoy!   

Welcome to the Standing Ready Season One Finale! “Competitive Adaptative: A History of Sports in the VA” a look at the past, present, and future of adaptive sports within VA. From the very beginning of federal health care for Veterans at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, sports have played a role in the healing and rehabilitation. Starting with baseball and golf after the Civil War, to the origins of wheelchair basketball after the Second World War, athletics have grown to encompass a number of new sports and serves as therapy for veterans with limb loss, spinal cord injury, post-traumatic stress, and a number of other disabilities. It has also grown its own communities of support as Veterans are brought together by sports to learn and heal. Katie and Shawn speak with Lief Nelson, Director of VA's Adaptive Sports Program and learn insights into the origins of the program and its history within VA while also learning about some exciting innovations moving the program forward. Finally, we are honored to hear the story of Veteran and Paralympian Kyle Pitman. From his time in Iraq and his journey towards the Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, we gain insights into how cycling has fueled his rehabilitation and what it means to him to continue this long held tradition of Veteran athletes.

Daniel Crates is a British former athlete, who specialised in 800m sprinting. He is a former Paralympic world record holder in this event, and won gold medals in a number of international competitions, including the Paralympic Games, European Championships and World Championships.He also plays competitive rugby and is a qualified diving instructor. Crates was born in Orsett, Essex. He took up athletics after losing his right arm in a car accident while in Australia in 1994. He competed in T46 (arm amputee) events and represented Britain at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney – winning the bronze medal in the 400m sprint, and at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens where he won gold in the 800m.

Ali Jawad is a British Paralympic powerlifter that was born without legs. He took up powerlifting at the age of 16, and went on to compete in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing fourth. The following year he made a world record lift and took gold at the Asian Open Championships. At the 2014 powerlifting world championships in Dubai, he became world champion in his class, setting another world record lifting 190kg. He is also known for his academic work on anti-doping, and has since then started working on creating a new fitness app for the disabled population called Accessercise In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss: -His childhood and upbringing that made him who he is today -What inspired him to become a professional powerlifter -The parallel between success in sports & entrepreneurship -The mindset for success and perseverance -His new upcoming fitness app for the disabled population @Accessercise ...and so much more! Follow & Support Accessercise! Twitter: https://twitter.com/accessercise Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/Accessercise - Join our next livestream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ummahpreneur Join our next livestream on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ummahpreneur

Josiah Jamison is a visually impaired American sprint runner. He has retinitis pigmentosa, a hereditary eye disease that affects peripheral and night vision. He began racing at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind in Spartanburg and won a gold medal for the United States at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in the 100 m T12 event. He also competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, but was disqualified in both the 100 m and 200 m heats for violating a newly implemented rule that a guide may not separate from the runner farther than 50 cm; his 4 × 100 m relay team also failed to finish at those Paralympics. At the world championships, Jamison won a gold, a silver, and a bronze medal between 2006 and 2013. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letssipandtalkwithfrema/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letssipandtalkwithfrema/support

A swimmer and paralympian, Theresa Goh holds many world records under her name and for Singapore. In the 2016 Summer Paralympics, Goh won a bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke final, her first medal since her debut in 2004. She overcame many challenges in her journey to become a paralympian. This is her story.

In this episode Brian talks with Rob Jones who has a story that will make you want to run through a wall and get after it. In 2010, while serving in Afghanistan, he was severely wounded in action by an improvised explosive device where he lost both legs above the knee.Jones made headlines when he completed 31 consecutive marathons in 31 days while raising money for veterans.Between 2013 and 2014, he cycled nearly 5,200 miles across the United States in order to raise awareness for wounded veterans.He also won a bronze medal with Oksana Masters in mixed double sculls (rowing) at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

In this twenty eighth episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to double Paralympic champion Libby Clegg MBE.Libby took up athletics aged 9, joining Macclesfield Harriers AC. She originally tried middle distance running and cross country before starting sprinting.Libby is a Scottish Paralympic sprinter who has represented both Scotland and Great Britain at international events. She represented Great Britain in the T12 100m and 200m at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, winning a silver medal in the T12 100m race. She won Gold in Rio at the 2016 Paralympic Games in 100m T11 where she broke the world record and T11 200m, beating the previous Paralympic record in the process, thus making her a double Paralympic champion.She has a deteriorating eye condition known as Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy disease giving her only slight peripheral vision in her left eye and is registered blind. Libby runs with the aid of guide runner Chris Clarke.In October 2018, Clegg announced she was expecting her first child with fiancé Dan Powell in March 2019. In April 2019 Clegg gave birth to a son, Edward, via emergency C-Section.She has had physical injuries and has been affected by mental health issues. Her guide dog, a black retriever/Labrador cross, is named Hatti.In 2020 Libby took part in Dancing on Ice "It's been a learning process". On the track I run with a guide runner and we're attached all the time. It's like learning a different vocabulary to communicate. Myself and my [ice skating] partner Mark Hanretty use touch and verbal communication. I'm not as bad as I thought I was going to be, but it's not as easy as it looks. It's very technical. Libby finished third on Dancing on Ice, which is a phenomenal result.Libby talks openly about the loss of her eye sight, life as a mum and many new obstacles in 2020 that very few women have had to overcome.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org. For more information on Her Spirit and "Your Best Year Yet" go to https://herspirit.co.uk and we hope you have found her Your Best Year Yet tips helpful.

Todays guest is Kym Crosby, she is an American para-track and field athlete who competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. She bronze medalled in the 100 metres setting a personal best. Kym engages in a discussion her experience being a Black Womxn with Albinism.

Kate and Doree bond over their new shared self-care habit and love of Cobra Kai. Then, Sophia Herzog, a 2016 Paralympic Silver medalist swimmer, joins Kate and Doree to discuss hair and skin care of a competitive swimmer, the ups and downs of finding out the Summer Paralympics were pushed, and what it's like dating a fellow competitive athlete. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.This week’s episode is sponsored by:THRIVE MARKET - Join today at thrivemarket.com/forever35 and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to 22 dollars in value. BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today. SWEATY BETTY - Now through November 1st get TWENTY PERCENT OFF your ENTIRE purchase when you visit sweatybetty.com/FOREVER35. ROTHY’S - For free shipping and free returns/exchanges, visit rothys.com/forever35. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

s a wheelchair basketball player and Paralympic athlete based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Wales. Roberts was born with a disability called femoral dysplasia. He started out in his sporting career as a swimmer, and progressed on to other Paralympic sports, such as rowing and sitting volleyball. He competed for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the trunk and arm classification in adaptive rowing. He also competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing 8th in the sitting volleyball.

Get Up Nation®! My name is Ben Biddick. I’m the Creator & Host of the Get Up Nation® Show and Co-Author of Get Up: The Art of Perseverance with former Major League Baseball player Adam Greenberg. Recently I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Dartanyon Crockett. Dartanyon is a competitive Judo athlete for the United States. He is also legally blind. He won the bronze medal in the men's 90 kg division at both the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London in London and the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. Born in Cleveland's inner city, Dartanyon has lived a profound journey of resilience and currently inspires others by speaking, educating, and striving to create a better world for us all. I’m honored he joined me to share his journey with Get Up Nation®! PBS: https://to.pbs.org/2ZELbb0 Team USA: https://www.teamusa.org/para-judo/athletes/Dartanyon-Crockett Challenged Athletes: https://www.challengedathletes.org/athletes/dartanyon-crockett/ Destined for Greatness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGLGXDlp6hI www.getupnation.com The Get Up Nation® Show is brought to you in partnership with Veteran Owned Got Your Six Coffee! Learn more at www.gotyoursixcoffee.com! Most episodes of the Get Up Nation® Show are edited and mixed by Daniel Thabet! If you need podcast editing and mixing of the highest quality go to https://www.podcastdoctors.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-up-nation-podcast/support

Lauren Steadman is a British Paralympic athlete who has competed in three Summer Paralympics, in both swimming and the paratriathlon. In the 2016 Games in Rio, she won a silver medal in the Women's PT4. Most recently, Lauren was one of two winners who completed Channel 4's 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' programme this year.  Lauren has a Psychology degree, which was where she met Tammy Scobell who also joins us on this podcast. Tammy and Lauren are great friends who want to convert what they have learnt along their journeys into a brand to create change when it comes to mental health. Together, they created Sizu.  On the back of this podcast, Mantality and Sizu have now collaborated to make a tee where 100% of profits goes to ‘Young Minds' charity. The T-shirt is to address the positive development in the landscape of mental health and what we now deem to be strength in mind. The developments in how we approach mental health are excellent but there is still a long way to go and the conversation needs to keep progressing. With 100% of the profits going to the Young Minds charity we are ensuring that this concept of mental strength and toughness, can be a priority for the new generation going forward. As role models in sport, having competed in some of the toughest competitions, we hope we can show that on the other side of the courage to be vulnerable, can lie the ability to cultivate from adversity, resilience, growth and positive change.  We hope you can join us in this collaboration and spread the evolved version of what it is to be mentally tough. The Strength in Mind Tee is available for pre-order on www.antalityapparel.com and www.sizu-minds.myshopify.com. T-shirt artwork design by: KAMUSA - www.kamusart.com.  Sponsored by BetterYou: http://betteryou.com/

The former Nike Oregon Project athlete - Mary Cain - tells us she now feels "free" when she runs and how she has "discovered the love for it". Cain says her performances during the indoor season have added "fuel to the fire" as she seeks to improve and she believes the Olympics being postponed until 2021 could work in her favour. Cain describes her current coach - John Henwood - as an "amazing person, friend and confidant". Cain is now working with the Boston based company, Tracksmith, on a contract that sees her as a full time employee. She says that has helped ease her worries during the covid-19 pandemic as she's not left worrying about where her next paycheck will come from. Snooker player Mark King tells us if he wasn't able to attend Gamblers Anonymous meetings over Zoom he's "one thousand per cent" sure he would have had a bet during the covid-19 lockdown in the UK. He also tells us "95%" of tour players will be struggling financially as they haven't had any tournaments since March. King is due to play in the Championship League Snooker next week and says he couldn't contemplate getting a day job over the last few months as he has vulnerable family members and he didn't want to put them at risk. Cool Runnings comes to Peterborough - Shanwayne Stevens and Nimroy Turgott are two members of the Jamaican bobsleigh team and they're currently stuck in lockdown in Peterborough, in England. As they can't access training facilities they've had to come up with their own way of keeping fit ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Their methods have drawn comparisons to the movie Cool Runnings, which was about the 1998 Jamaican bobsleigh team. One of their training exercises sees the two men push a car around an industrial estate. Stephens says they've had some funny looks and even offers to help fix the car, until they explain what they're actually doing. This week's Sporting Witness tells the remarkable story of Tofiri Kibuuka, who was the only African competitor at the first ever Winter Paralympics. Following those games in 1976 he was forced to flee his native Uganda by the regime of Idi Amin. Tofiri then took up Norwegian nationality and became a six time medallist in athletics at the Summer Paralympics. And - in the week that Australia's NRL returned, we speak to Justin Holbrook, who is the coach of the Gold Coast Titans. Rugby League returned in Australia, with no crowds in the stadium and artificial crowd noise played on television coverage of the matches. Photo Credit:

Abby's guest on this month’s episode is British Paralympic sailor Hannah Stodel, who has represented Great Britain at four Summer Paralympics and with her colleagues John Robertson and Stephen Thomas. She has also won multiple medals in the Mixed Sonar class at the Disabled Sailing World Championships, including gold in 2005, 2006 and 2016.  We hear about Hannah’s transition from Paralympic Sailing to big boat sailing and her ultimate ambition to compete in the Vendee Globe Race. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 5 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

Paratriathlete George Peasgood came by our London office to talk winter training and the preparation for the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. George has won two GBR Paratriathlon National Championships (2015, 2019) as well as placing 7th in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. After suffering a traumatic injury to his left leg and ankle when he was two years old, George had several reconstructive surgeries and leg lengthening procedures. Coming from a family of high-achieving triathletes, George did not let his disability prevent him from taking up the sport in 2009 aged just 14. In the podcast George discusses his most memorable moments of his career so far, and geeks out over gear ratios with former GB cyclist, and Leigh Day’s Marketing Director, David Standard.

"When I was born the doctor wanted to kill me!", Ali Jawad.   Jawad, is a paralympic gold medalist and world record breaking powerlifter with Crohn's disease. He has had to overcome many challenges in life. His motto: "Why be the best when you can be the greatest?". Ali's competition personal best is 195kg but in the gym he has bench pressed over 200kg.   Ali Jawad, born as a double above the knee amputee, is a full time athlete, currently competing at 54kg in the qualifying rounds (final round end of April 2020) to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.   Although, Ali is one of the highest performing powerlifters in the world he can be taken down by Crohn's disease at any time. Ali took up powerlifting at the age of 16. He competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing fourth. The following year he took gold at the Asian Open Championships making a world record lift of 185.5 kg. He gained a world title at the 2014 World Championships in Dubai, won the European title and gold at the 2015 Americas Open Championships and at the 2016 Rio Games, Ali won silver and his first ever Paralympic medal for lifting 190kg. More recently he claimed silver at the Tokyo 2019 World Para Powerlifting World Cup at the Tokyo 2020 test event.   He is famous across social media for his celebratory competition dances, some of which have "gone viral". Revealed in this interview, a new dance is planned for Tokyo 2020.   Despite the pressure of living with Crohn's disease, performing as an elite athlete with high levels of pain and challenges to control that discomfort, Ali is an anti- doping advocate and educator sitting on the UK Athletes Anti Doping Commission Board. He is one of the highest profile commentators in the athlete movement to ban doping. This interview includes Ali's comments relating to the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) ruling on 9 December 2019 which bans Russia from competing at Tokyo 2020. ideaXme was the first organisation to catch Ali for his reaction to ruling.   WADA ruling: On 9 December, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Executive Committee (ExCo) endorsed the recommendation made by the independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) be declared non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) for a period of four years. Meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, the 12-member ExCo supported the CRC’s recommendation, which includes a series of strong consequences and conditions of reinstatement in accordance with the International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS).   The Chair of the CRC, Jonathan Taylor QC, took ExCo members through the CRC’s recommendation, which had been provided to ExCo members on 25 November together with the report of WADA Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) and that of the independent forensic experts from Lausanne University’s Institute of Forensic Science. “For too long, Russian doping has detracted from clean sport. The blatant breach by the Russian authorities of RUSADA’s reinstatement conditions, approved by the ExCo in September 2018, demanded a robust response. That is exactly what has been delivered today. Russia was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order and re-join the global anti-doping community for the good of its athletes and of the integrity of sport, but it chose instead to continue in its stance of deception and denial. As a result, the WADA ExCo has responded in the strongest possible terms, while protecting the rights of Russian athletes that can prove that they were not involved and did not benefit from these fraudulent acts". WADA   Since the interview, WADA received the resignation of Victoria Aggar, a highly respected member of its own Athlete Committee, who said she was standing down after WADA broke its promises and failed to protect clean athletes.   Demand for The Paralympics 2020: When it comes to tickets, next year’s Tokyo Paralympics will be just like the Olympics. International Paralympic President Andrew Parsons announced on Tuesday this week that there were 3.1 million tickets requested earlier this year in the first lottery phase. This exceeds the 2.3 million available. About 600,000 tickets were awarded in the first lottery, and another lottery is set for early next year.   Follow ideaXme's Tokyo 2020 playlist in the lead up to both the Olympics and Paralympics 2020. This interview is the first of many interviews with the top athletes who are set to take part.   Credits: Filming by Alan Johnson and Parth Kakkar Metfilm. From 16 December 2019, interview transcript: www.radioideaxme.com.   This interview is dedicated to Michael Seres, founder of 11Health and ideaXme health ambassador who was supposed to interview Ali but is undergoing STEM cell treatment and chemotherapy for Crohn's disease. Get well soon Michael! ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.    

On the podcast, I talk to James Roberts. He is an online training and nutrition coach but was an elite Paralympic athlete for just over a decade.James was born with a congenital disability called femoral dysplasia and a floating hip of the left leg as well as scoliosis of the spine.He grew up on a NATO base in S.H.A.P.E (Casteau), Belgium but now resides in Prestatyn, North Wales.He has been lucky enough over those years to have represented Great Britain at countless World Championships and 2 Paralympics Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to just name a few.He started out in his sporting career as a swimmer, and progressed on to other Paralympic sports, such as rowing and sitting volleyball.He competed for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the trunk and arm classification in adaptive rowing.He also competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing 8th in the sitting volleyball. More recently he has begun playing wheelchair basketball for local side Rhyl Raptors.That’s an impressive resume.But James has also suffered from feelings of low self-worth around his body, and anxiety.As a teenager he would hide his disability avoiding wearing shorts in summer and would struggle to explain his disability to others.And a recent health scare found him struggling with anxiety. Through daily meditation, concentrating on his breathing to get in touch with his thoughts and emotions he has learned to see his thoughts just as thoughts passing through his mind.

Overcoming The Obstacles Jonathan "Jono" Drane, born on 11 February 1987, is a British Paralympic judoka who competes in the visually impaired under 81kg category. In 2014 he took bronze in the International Blind Sports Association Judo World Championships, and in 2016 he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. In 2011, after a routine eye check, Jono was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition that affects the structural integrity of the cornea which led to the deterioration of his eyesight. Jono was forced to give up his work as a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer and decided to pursue judo professionally. However, despite the diagnosis and the many obstacles that come with this, he has managed to achieve success as a Paralympic Judoka whilst travelling the world doing so. Jono’s achievements have ranged from taking the bronze in the International Blind Sports Association Judo World Championships in 2014 to being selected to represent Great Britain at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. He has also competed in the United States at the Blind Sports Association Judo World Championships in 2015, of which he was the only British competitor to receive a medal in the competition. As someone with reduced mobility, Jono’s goal is to inspire those that have been diagnosed with a life-altering condition. He wants everyone to know that with a positive mental attitude and commitment your dreams can be fulfilled regardless of what life throws at you. He wants to encourage those to not let these obstacles stop you from realising your travel dreams and to get out there and hit the road. Visit www.handiscover.com and use the code Travel30 to get 30 GBP off your first booking with Handiscover!

International motivational Keynote Devon Harris interviews Olympic keynote speaker Chris Waddell. Chris an American Paralympic sit-skier and wheelchair track athlete. He was a promising able-bodied skier while attending Middlebury College in Vermont, before a skiing accident left him paralysed from the waist down. As a sit-skier, Waddell won medals in the 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2002 Winter Paralympics.[2] As a wheelchair track racer, he represented the USA at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Paralympics. He won a silver medal in the 200m T53 event at the Sydney Paralympic Games. In 2004, he set a T53 world record time for this distance which still stands. In 2006, Waddell was inducted into the National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame by Disabled Sports USA. In 2010, he was inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame. Devon Harris is a top motivational keynote speaker in New York who delivers his inspirational message at corporate events across the world

Alessandro Zanardi was born on the 23rd October 1966. He was an Italian racing driver who won the CART championship in 1997 and 1998 in North America. He also had a less successful career as a Formula One driver. He attracted widespread praise for his return to competition in the aftermath of a crash in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of his legs. He returned to racing less than two years after the accident, competing in the FIA World Touring Car Championship for BMW Team Italy-Spain between 2003 and 2009. Switching sports, Zanardi took up competition in handcycling, a form of paralympic cycling, with the stated goal of representing Italy at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. In September 2011, Zanardi won his first senior international handcycling medal, the silver medal in the H4 category time trial at the UCI World Road Para-Cycling Championships. In September 2012 he won gold medals at the London Paralympics in the individual H4 time trial and told his story to Jonathan Legard.

Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 11 and today we’re going to be talking about overcoming challenges. This is certainly a topic we ALL can relate to and my guest has a unique perspective on it. She works with people with physical disabilities, coaching them in one of the toughest sports out there: crew.   Let me start out by saying this: This guest, whom I’ll introduce to you in a moment, is part of my special wellness event coming up in January called The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Weekend. This event is a two day opportunity for you to practice yoga, meditation, learn myofascial release, hear from expert speakers on different aspects of wellness, eat healthy food, hear inspiring stories from the speaker panel and more. It’s really a life changing line up that’s meant to shift your ways of thinking in positive ways and give you real information, not fluff stuff, about how to improve your health!This event is Jan 12/13 in Cambridge MA. To check out the event, all you need to do is go to the link above. And guess what? Early bird rates apply until 12/15 AND for being a podcast listener, you get a $25 discount off registration! To get it, just email me BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, say you want the podcast listener discount and I’ll send you a special link to pay. So, let’s get to the next step, introducing Jenny Sichel! Jennifer Sichel is an American coxswain. She competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, won 3 silver medals from the World Rowing Championships and a silver medal from the 2016 Paralympic Games. She is a Royal Canadian Henley Regatta champion, a five-time Head of the Charles Regatta champion, and three-time U.S. national champion. She is the coordinator for the Youth Para Rowing (Adaptive Rowing) Department at Community Rowing in Boston.  So, think about this. Think about something you really want to do but you’ve got an obstacle in the way. It could be a mental block, a fear; it could be a physical challenge.. maybe you don’t think you’re strong enough or have the endurance. A story that you might hear now and again is that of someone who wants to run a marathon and they’ve never run one before. They might have both mental fears and physical obstacles that get in their way. How do you handle challenges? That’s in large part what we’ll touch on today. Let’s get to it!

Traipsin' Global on Wheels had the opportunity to have a conversation with Chris Waddell, a seasoned Paralympian in mono-skiing. In 1988, Chris was in a ski accident at the age of 20 that took away his ability to walk. But less than two months later he was back in college, less than one year later he started mono-skiing, and around two years later, he was named to the US Disabled Ski Team. He competed in four Winter Paralympics, winning 12 medals and three Summer Paralympics, winning a silver medal in the 200 meters in Sydney. In September of 2009 Waddell became the first nearly unassisted paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. After his skiing career, Chris founded the ONE REVOLUTION FOUNDATION where he shares the belief that, “It’s not what happens to you. It’s what you do with what happens to you.” Traipsin’ Global on Wheels is focused on sharing resources and insights into disability advocacy, fitness and health, and accessible travel. Our mission is to build a community of healthy, worldly, and informed advocates. end credit music: 'Fighting A Mountain' by Handmade Moments (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US)

How do you handle life's transitions. Well, if you are Elizabeth Stone, adopted on the 4th of July at age 4 from Kutaisi, Georgia, you might know a thing or two about being resilient in the process. In the last year of high school Elizabeth used to compete in track & field and also sometimes run a 25 kilometres (16 mi) race for River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a spot and then competed in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. At the 2006 World Championships she won a gold medal for 4x100 metre medleyand a bronze one for the 100 metres (330 ft) backstroke. In 2008 Paralympics she won a silver medal for another 100 metre backstroke in Beijing, China and on 2010 World Championships she won another gold for 4x100 metre medley which was held at Eindhoven, Netherlands. Couple of years later she received a bronze medal for her participation at 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Learn about her powerful journey on life's new normal today! About the Host John Register is a keynote speaker who won the long jump silver medal in 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia. His business, Inspired Communications International, LLC  helps business leaders and sports career professionals by demonstrating the secrets to medal podium performance while cultivating the competitive advantage. Check out John's speaker trailer by clicking here.

074 | An unprecedented act of kindness, a jump in cancer immunotherapy, and trusting your gut On this episode of Biotechnology Focus radio are some of the top stories this week: How an unprecedented act of kindness will transform lives Promising news out of Ottawa that could take cancer immunotherapy to the next level How a known anti-psychotic has the possibility of being a solution to ALS And how a researcher’s gut reaction turned out to be right. ++++++ Making headlines this week is about the staggering $100 million anonymous donation that was received by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto to combat the causes of mental illness and develop cures to save lives and further hope. This anonymous gift leaves many incredulous and excited to fuel discovery and create social change for all Canadians. The donor made a comment on how they had seen first-hand the impact mental illness has on individuals and their families, and that they just wanted to support the next generation of researchers so that they can transform care. This investment has presented CAMH the opportunity to create the Discovery Fund, aimed to transform the lives of those touched by mental illness. The fund will attract talent, explore innovative ideas, support young scientists and leverage data to pick the brain and uncover how the pieces fit together. Dr. Catherine Zahn, the president and CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health said that “Complex problems need complex solutions. We need to invest in the fundamental research and the clinical innovation that will improve the health of individuals and populations, locally, nationally and globally. This gift will make that a reality.” +++++ The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have released a promising study. It suggests that combinations of two immunotherapies – oncolytic viruses and checkpoint inhibitors – could be more successful as treatments for combating triple-negative breast cancer than traditional methods. The study was published in Science Translational Medicine using mice models by Dr. Marie-Claude Bourgeois-Daigneault, lead-author of the study and postdoctoral fellow, and Dr. John Bell, a grantee from the Alliance of Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), professor at the University of Ottawa and senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital. Cancer immunotherapy has become a prominent tool in the treatment of cancer, especially melanoma and leukemia, but has not had such a strong effect on solid tumour cancers. The researchers studied three mouse models of triple negative breast cancer and found that all were resistant to a checkpoint inhibitor which is commonly used to treat other kinds of cancer. They also found that while an oncolytic virus called Maraba could replicate inside these cancers and help the mouse’s immune system recognize and attack the cancer, the virus alone had minimal impact on overall survival. The researchers decided to up the ante and put both the oncolytic and checkpoint inhibitor in unison to determine if the results would change in models that mimicked metastatic breast cancer. They found that this combination cured 60 to 90 per cent of the mice, compared to zero for the checkpoint inhibitor alone and 20 to 30 per cent for the virus alone. In these models, the virus was given previous to the surgery and the checkpoint inhibitor was given afterward. There are other ongoing clinical trials that are testing oncolytic viruses, such as Maraba, in aggregation with checkpoint inhibitors in people with cancer, as well as expanding the use of oncolytic viruses to fight other infectious diseases, such as HIV. These results could be a breakthrough and make this an incredibly exciting find. +++++ Most people are familiar with the Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral a couple years ago to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or more familiarly known as ALS. It topped the charts with over $17 million participants that raised a substantial amount of money for the cause. So where did these raised funds go? Well, some of that capital has been invested into a research study at the University of Calgary to investigate a potential pre-established drug for use as a treatment for ALS. Dr. Lawrence Korngut, associate professor at the Cumming School of Medicine and a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, is spearheading a clinical trial associated with nine hospital centres around Canada to determine if a well-known anti-psychotic drug could be repurposed to either cure or treat symptoms of ALS. Studies from researchers in Montreal indicated that the use of pimozide to stabilize mobility was receptive in animal models who were born with the equivalent of human ALS. They discovered that the drug had a particular knack for preventing paralysis in fish with a genetic form of ALS by preserving the neuromuscular function – which can be related to the disease in humans. After only six weeks, the research team started to see results of the drug’s effectiveness. One of the first more typical signs of ALS – which is the loss of control of the thenar muscles – maintained normal functioning. However, it is not known yet if pimozide can be repurposed for this disease. More studies will be necessary to determine if this will only have a stabilizing effect, or if it is curative. It appears as if things are looking up for ALS patients as more clinical trials are introduced, but there is still no definitive cure for the disease. More ALS patients are needed for these studies. Any who are interested in participating please contact pimozide2@ucalgary.ca. +++++ Many people around the world rely on catheters every day to empty their bladder – especially people with spinal cord injuries. After a well-respected publication concluded that catheters could be reused without an increased risk of infection, a professor and researcher from the University of British Columbia began to question. Dr. Andrei Krassioukov, a professor of medicine at UBC and chair of rehabilitation research with International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD), who works closely with groups such as the American Paraplegic Society, and the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, just this past summer spoke to a few of the wheelchair athletes that participated in the Summer Paralympics in London about the single-use versus multiple-use issues on catheters. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. It can be an extremely painful and incapacitating infection. Antibiotics like amoxicillin, are used to heal the infection and soothe the symptoms. Sexually active women and patients that use catheters, like spinal cord injury patients are at higher risk. It has been a debate amongst the medical community of whether or not to reuse catheters. The instrument can cost anywhere from $5 to $30, and for people with spinal cord injuries that require a new one every time they release their bladder, it begins to add up. Around the world, and even within Canada, there are price and coverage differences for the individual. In France, it is illegal to reuse catheters; and in other countries, they simply can not afford the healthcare costs of single-use. Cochrane Canada, a non-profit, non-governmental organization formed to organize medical research findings to facilitate evidence-based choices about health inventions, reviewed evidence from 31 clinical trials of single vs. multi-use catheters and urinary tract infections in 2014. Their statement is that there was no convincing evidence that the incidence of infection was linked by catheterization. From Krassioukov’s clinical experience and study conducted at the Paralympics he instinctively knew that these results were false. He assembled a team of experts from around the world to re-examine the evidence. Due to the sufficiency of the errors they found in the previous concluding evidence, Cochrane has since withdrawn their conclusion. While there have been new developments on how to make catheters sterile and ready for multi-use, they have yet to be fully confident that it will not reimpose infection. +++++ Well that wraps up another episode of Biotechnology Focus Radio. If you are interested in contributing an article to Biotechnology Focus, please email us at press@promotivemedia.ca. For the full stories of this week’s headlines, check out biotechnologyfocus.ca. Thank you all so much for listening. I hope you are having a great week and tune in soon again! From my desk to yours – this is Michelle Currie.

In this interview you will learn more about the amazing Ananias Shikongo. Ananias competed in the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. He won three medals, placing third in both the T11 100m and 400m sprints and coming first in the T11 200m. He won the 200m with a Paralympic Record time of 22.44 seconds. He is the third Namibian athlete to win a medal at a Paralympic competition. Find out more about Ananias: http://www.ananiasshikongo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AnaniasShikongo.NAM/?ref=br_rs   HIGH LEVEL HACKS. Your short 1 - 3 min podcast for CEOs, leaders and key people of influence, that want to be greater.   Every second day you will receive a new HIGH LEVEL HACK that you can easily adapt into your private and/or business life.   You will also learn the personal HIGH LEVEL HACKS from well known superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pamela Anderson, Lee Majors and many more.   And of course you will also get interesting one hour interviews with global players from business, sports and entertainment.   For more informations please visit www.beyourselfacademy.com  

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with 4x Paralympian, Patrick Anderson to hear how he ticks. Anderson is widely considered to be one of the best wheelchair basketball players in the world. He began playing the sport in 1990 and was first chosen for the Canadian national team in 1997. He led the Canadian Junior Men's National Team to victories in the World Championships in 1997 and 2001 and was named MVP at both competitions. At senior level, he was a member of the team that won a bronze medal at the 1998 World Championships and was chosen as a member of the all-star team for the event. In 2000 he represented Canada at the Paralympics for the first time at the Sydney Games. The Canadian team won the gold medal in the men's tournament. He won his second Paralympic gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, where the Canadian team defeated Australia in the final. At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China, Anderson was a member of the Canadian team who won the silver medal after losing to the team from Australia in the final. After the 2008 Games, he retired from basketball and moved to New York to attend university in order to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional musician. Having come out of retirement in 2011, Anderson was selected to compete for Canada at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom. Canada advanced through the group stages of the tournament, beat Spain in the quarterfinals and defeated hosts Great Britain in the semifinals to reach the gold medal match against Australia. For more information about Patrick connect with him on Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

How do you feel when something hinders you? Do you push through, or do you allow your limitations to dictate your decisions? James Roberts refused to allow his physical limitations to prevent him from achieving his dreams. Diagnosed at birth with femoral dysplasia, Roberts has achieved more than the average able-bodied person. A competitor in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, James finished 5th in the adaptive rowing competition. James also competed in sitting volleyball in the 2012 London Paralympics. Today, Roberts teaches and helps others to overcome their limitations as well so they can compete and attain their own desired level of success. You might have obstacles in your life that seem insurmountable. You may face situations that appear to have no solution. If so, this podcast is for you!   For more information on James Roberts and his work with customized health solutions for both able-bodied and disabled peoples, visit fitamputee.co.uk.

John Cowan interviews Sophie Pascoe, New Zealand's most successful Paralympian. Sophie currently holds 4 World Records and after her success at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, Sophie took her gold medal count to nine and her total medal count to 15. In 2008, Sophie was the youngest athlete at the Paralympics and the youngest ever New Zealander to win a medal. Born in Christchurch, Sophie has an amazing story - where an accident at a young age has set her on a path of achieving some incredible sporting records.

This week's featured guest is Navy Veteran Brad Snyder. Snyder has been a #VeteranOfTheDay and is featured in our videos from the Team USA Awards, where Brad first agreed to today's interview. Bradley Snyder is a swimmer on the United States Paralympic team who competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London and the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. Snyder won two Gold medals and one Silver at London and three Gold and one Silver at Rio. He lost his eyesight from an IED explosion while serving in the United States Navy in Afghanistan. Among fully blind swimmers, he is the current world record holder for the 100-meter freestyle events. Covered in Episode Five: Adaptive sports insight from Paralympic athletes. Interview with Navy Veteran Brad Snyder   Brad's decision to join the military. Becoming blind and adapting. His book "Fire in my Eyes." His thoughts on adaptive sports Information on trying adaptive sports #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Darrel L. Franklin Click here for the full script of the episode. Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast in iTunes.

Paralympian Sam Bramham was born without his right femur, leading to his leg being amputated at a young age. Not letting his disability get in the way, Sam played a number of sports including AFL, rugby and water polo, but found his niche in swimming.  Despite all his accomplishments in the pool, he may be best remembered for a white lie he told to an international journalist that landed him in trouble. We explore that and more with Sam. 0-2:00 minute mark – Luke & Susie intro and commercial. 2:01 minute mark – Guest former Australian Rules Footballer Mark Eustice. 2:30 minute mark – Head-butting incident and the suspension. 3:12 minute mark – Could have been on the 400 grand high-career market. 5:00 minute mark – What it's like for Mark when he was still suffering from mental health issues and on substance abuse. 8:00 minute mark –Intervention, sought a professional help and undergo treatment, battling mental health issue and becoming better. 13:00 minute mark – the struggle of not going back to the old life of losing oneself to drugs and mental health illness. 14:30 minute mark – some players went through the same thing. 15:30 minute mark – difficult times, the struggle to live and to find jobs because of the past. 16:50 minute mark – motivational talks helped Mark a lot to get back on his feet. 18:00 minute mark – it really take years to get better and leave every bad habit behind. 18:52 minute mark – commercial. 19:22 minute mark – Guest is an Australian Paralympic swimmer who competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympics winning two gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal, Sam Bramham. 20:50 minute mark – born with a missing part of his limb and no femur. What remained of his leg was amputated when he was five years old and remembers nothing about the operation. 22:00 minute mark – Being told you can't but you can, one must have self-awareness of what he can do. Sam never thought of using prosthetic legs when competing at the Paralympics. 23:20 minute mark – Sam's motivations. 23:50 minute mark – Sam's advice on people with complete parts, the worst disability that someone can have is a bad attitude. “Its society that handicaps me” – Sam Bramham. 26:00 minute mark – the Paralympics moment. 27:09 minute mark – Sam as a Paralympics commentator. 27:27 minute mark –TV is something Sam would love to do. 28:00 minute mark –Sam live from Rio and the Rio experience. 30:20 minute mark – Sam's best prank! 33:40 minute mark – Luke shared a story about the 34:50 minute mark – Susie asked Sam if he has ever used his prosthetic leg to get sympathy from other people in his favor. 36:00 minute mark –Sam feeling comfortable of himself and the success he is having despite his situation. 38:00 minute mark –Respect. 39:00 minute mark – Receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia. 40:48 minute mark – Closing part.   Add all sponsors links:   Christian Connection: https://www.christianconnection.com/ Christian Super: http://www.christiansuper.com.au/   Add links to the guest/s websites/products:   Sam Bramham: sambramham.com.au/

Dan Highcock is a British wheelchair Pro & Paralympian Basketball Player. He was selected to play for Team GB in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Whatever your goals may be, losing body fat, getting in shape for a wedding, putting 6kg of muscle on or rebuilding your metabolism after yo-yo dieting then Dan can help you hit them and in fact push you even further!

Liesl Tesch, AM (born 17 May 1969) is an Australian wheelchair basketball player and sailor. She became an incomplete paraplegic after a mountain bike accident at the age of 19. She competed in her national wheelchair basketball team at five paralympics, winning three medals, and was the first woman to play the sport professionally. She took up sailing in 2010, winning a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.

July 10, 2014 - Read the full Your Mark on the World article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/U4RYHb. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Chris Waddell, world-class athlete and founder of One Revolution, is turning perceptions of disability upside-down. Chris was a competitive skier in college when he broke his back, rising to become the most decorated mono-skier in men’s Paralympic history. He launched One Revolution to redefine disability. More about Chris: Chris Waddell always thought that the lessons he learned in sports would provide the foundation for later success. As a ski racer at Middlebury College in 1988, he had no idea how profoundly one moment could change and paradoxically enhance that conviction. On December 20th his ski popped off in the middle of a turn. He fell, broke two vertebrae, and damaged the spinal cord. Paralyzed from the waist down he learned and achieved more than he could have imagined. He returned to college just two months after the accident, started monoskiing in less than a year and was named to the US Disabled Ski Team a little more than two years after that paradoxical moment. With 12 Paralympic medals, he became the most decorated male monoskier in history. Also a track athlete, he’s one of a handful to have won World Championships in both the winter and the summer. He competed in four Winter Paralympics winning 12 medals and three Summer Paralympics winning a silver medal in the 200 meters in Sydney. In World Championship competition, Waddell won 9 total medals: four gold, one silver, one bronze; six in the winter and three in the summer. Waddell was inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Paralympics Hall of Fame. The Dalai Lama honored him as an “Unsung Hero of Compassion”. People Magazine named him one of the “Fifty Most Beautiful People in the World.” Skiing Magazine placed him amongst the “25 Greatest Skiers in North America.” Middlebury College presented him with a Doctorate in Humane Letters. In September of 2009 Waddell became the first paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro almost entirely under his own power. His team carried him for approximately 100 feet of the 19,340 mountain. The film documenting the climb has won awards throughout the world. He has appeared on Dateline, Oprah and 20/20. He is the founder of the One Revolution Foundation and speaks throughout the country sharing his universal message, “It’s not what happens to you. It’s what you do with what happens to you.” Currently Waddell resides in Park City, Utah where he can be seen out and about keeping fit on his hand cycle and racer. He travels the country year round presenting the Foundation’s Nametags school program, speaking to corporate groups and screening the documentary. Waddell is working on a book to chronicle his journey while also planning his newest adventure – a cross country bike tour to highlight the foundation. He also continues to be actively involved with the Paralympics as an ambassador for the International Paralympic Committee and is a color analyst for the Games. Highlights Dalai Lama Unsung Hero of Compassion Thirteen Paralympic medals World Champion in both winter and summer sports Most medals of any American male Paralympic skier Doctor of Humane Letters, Middlebury College First Ambassador International Paralympic Committee Founder One Revolution Foundation First unassisted paraplegic to summit Mt Kilimanjaro Paralympic Hall of Fame US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame People Magazine “50 Most Beautiful People” Skiing Magazine “25 Greatest Skiers in North America”

October 17, 2013   ***This episode is brought to you by Optic Nerve***   Post a comment at the bottom of the Mountainbikeradio.com/girls-gears/mackenzie-woodring/ show page sharing your thoughts about the Iceman Cometh and you can win a pair of Optic Nerve Omnium PM in Black with Rose lenses! Go to the show page for information!   Listen in to another great episode of Girls and Gears with Danielle Musto, she is joined by Mackenzie Woodring.   They caught up on the season and talked about the upcoming Iceman Cometh race in Michigan. Mackenzie is a definite favorite going into the 2013 Iceman. In 2012, she finished an extremely strong 4th place, only two seconds off of first, behind Georgia Gould, Emily Batty, and Heather Irmiger.   By piloting a tandem for the U.S. National Paralympic Team, she won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China.    Related Show Links: Win a Pair of Optic Nerve glasses! Optic Nerve  Iceman Cometh Challenge Foundry Cycles Danielle's Blog Danielle's Twitter Danielle's Instagram