Podcasts about winter paralympics

Dietitian Vanessa Rissetto breaks down what to know about ultra-processed foods the next time you grab a product off the shelf. Also, Michael Fassbender stops by to catch up and discuss his latest film, ‘Black Bag,' in which he stars alongside Cate Blanchett. Plus, with just one year to go until the 2026 Winter Paralympics, NBC's Emilie Ikeda catches up with Andrew Kurka, one of the athletes going for gold.

IPC's Parsons Shows High Expectations for 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy

WOMENZSPORTS is excited to share our kōrero with Para Alpine Development Squad Sit Skier and Winton native, Bailley Unahi! Sports journalist and rugby player Alice Soper sits down with Bailley to discuss all things sit skiing. Bailley talks about the whole new world she's discovered on the ski slopes and about using her lived experience in her mahi. She opens up about navigating the trauma of both injury and the news cycle. Plus, Bailley shares what it's like to train and compete with the goal of representing New Zealand at the Winter Paralympics in Milan 2026.Follow us on social @womenzsportsWant to get in touch? https://www.womenzsports.com/aboutDon't forget to rate & review this podcast wherever you're listening!Music by Alex_MakeMusic “Calming In The Sun” from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Milton's story is an incredible one - it has to be heard to be believed. Six Winter Paralympic games, 11 medals, six of which are gold. And that's not all, Michael has also walked the Kokoda track twice, climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, and set the world record for the marathon on crutches - on his first attempt! Michael Milton has now been elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame alongside Geoff Hunt. Listen to Michael's chat with Sam Lane and Lehmo here.  

Sydney Robinson, CEO & co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, joins this episode to discuss how they are enhancing prosthetic technology. Her innovative company is developing an advanced prosthetic socket that can offer unparalleled comfort, mobility, and functionality for amputees.During the discussion, Sydney shares her personal journey and the critical medical innovation fellowship that led to the founding of Vessl Prosthetics. She discusses the challenges faced by amputees and the limitations of traditional prosthetic solutions. Vessl's mission is to address these shortfalls by providing truly accessible and customized solutions that improve the quality of life for users.We dive into the company's research and development efforts to reach these goals, including collaborating with Stevie Crawford as he trains for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Sydney also shares insights into the latest advancements in prosthetic technology and the potential for future partnerships. As the company prepares for FDA approval, strap in and listen, so you can be informed and inspired.Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    With the summer Olympics underway, I thought it fitting to return to an inspiring conversation I shared with Olympic Medalist Bonnie St. John. At the age of 5, Bonnie had her right leg amputated. And once you listen to this podcast, you will understand, there was no way that was going to stop her. At the age of 19, she became the first African-American to win medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck Austria. Bonnie was appointed by President Clinton as a director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council and went on to represent the United States as a member of President Obama's official delegation to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2016 Paralympic summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.    Bonnie is also a Leadership Consultant for multiple Fortune 500 companies, the CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, and a best-selling author of seven books, including How Great Women Lead: A Mother-Daughter Adventure into the Lives of Women Shaping the World, and her latest title Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy! I am thrilled to have Bonnie St. John on the podcast!   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone! If you want to overcome your own personal talk track that the obstacles you face are insurmountable, then this is for you. I can't think of a better way for you to spend thirty minutes of your time than listening to “one of the five most inspiring women in America!” (NBC Nightly News)   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… today's episode is a fantastic reminder to always use your challenges, your obstacles, and your unique experiences to become a better leader. Great leaders take cues from the potential connections that can form all around them to change the way they think and therefore lead. Today, we're looking at those connections and how to constantly look for the small, subtle changes in your day-to-day behavior that can help you become a better leader.   WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… Bonnie taking my Bullish and Bearish scenario from just “robots having their own Olympics,” to having “cyborgs” be the answer. I think it's a great example of Bonnie's amazing sense of humor, and I loved learning more about her, her humility, and all the amazing things she's been able to accomplish in her life (and career) thus far. It was a real treat learning more about what makes the legendary Bonnie St. John such a special human being. Running Time: 31:27   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: Facebook LinkedIn X   Find Bonnie Online: Twitter Facebook X   Bonnie's Book:  Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy

In this one, Cody talks to Paralympic sit-skier Andrew Kurka. From the very beginning, he was pushing his limits. He was the first sit-skier to ride down Christmas Chute at Alyeska, an in-bounds run with a 45-degree pitch that narrows to about 15-feet. And he's never been afraid to get hurt. He's broken his back, his ankles, his wrists, ribs, arm, femur. For him, fear doesn't factor into his process. When he's pushing out of the gate at a competition, for example, he's focused on what he needs to do to win. He's prepared himself for these moments, so that there are as few surprises as possible. It's the reason he's achieved gold medals at the Winter Paralympics, the World Championships and the World Cup. But it took time for him to get to where he's at right now. He's always been naturally talented, but he needed to learn how to nurture and develop that talent; He needed to learn how to temper his passion. Among others, he credits Challenge Alaska with not only introducing him to sit-skiing, but helping him realize his potential. So much of his spirit and his determination comes from the ATV accident that rendered him a paraplegic. He was 13 when it happened, and he says it was the worst thing he could have imagined — going from being a champion high school wrestler to losing the use of his legs. But as time went on, he learned to adapt and the trajectory of his life changed course. He would continue to wrestle for a few more years before getting into sit-skiing. Years later, trauma visited him again. When he made his first Paralympic games in Sochi, Russia he crashed and broke his back off the first jump. Not long after that, he broke his femur after being hit during training. He says that it was after this last injury — the broken femur — that he learned about the mental and emotional aspect of growth, that just because you failed doesn't mean you're a failure. Now, with all the failures and the successes he's experienced, he looks back on his ATV accident as a learning experience because it made him who he is today.

From the very beginning, Paralympic sit-skier Andrew Kurka was pushing his limits. He was the first sit-skier to ride down Christmas Chute at Alyeska, an in-bounds run with a 45-degree pitch that narrows to about 15-feet. And he's never been afraid to get hurt. He's broken his back, his ankles, his wrists, ribs, arm, femur. For him, fear doesn't factor into his process. When he's pushing out of the gate at a competition, for example, he's focused on what he needs to do to win. He's prepared himself for these moments, so that there are as few surprises as possible. It's the reason he's achieved gold medals at the Winter Paralympics, the World Championships and the World Cup. But it took time for him to get to where he's at right now. He's always been naturally talented, but he needed to learn how to nurture and develop that talent; He needed to learn how to temper his passion. Among others, he credits Challenge Alaska with not only introducing him to sit-skiing, but helping him realize his potential.  So much of his spirit and his determination comes from the ATV accident that rendered him a paraplegic. He was 13 when it happened, and he says it was the worst thing he could have imagined — going from being a champion high school wrestler to losing the use of his legs. But as time went on, he learned to adapt and the trajectory of his life changed course. He would continue to wrestle for a few more years before getting into sit-skiing. Years later, trauma visited him again. When he made his first Paralympic games in Sochi, Russia he crashed and broke his back off the first jump. Not long after that, he broke his femur after being hit during training. He says that it was after this last injury — the broken femur — that he learned about the mental and emotional aspect of growth, that just because you failed doesn't mean you're a failure. Now, with all the failures and the successes he's experienced, he looks back on his ATV accident as a learning experience because it made him who he is today. 

While serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Chris Young was paralyzed in a plane crash in Alaska. He began adaptive skiing in 1986 and was named to the U.S. Disabled Ski Team in 1989. At the 1994 Winter Paralympics, Young won a gold medal in slalom. He would win another gold medal at the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games in Super G. Among his many other titles and wins, he won the X Games in 2015 in monoski. He has also gone on to coach a number of other Paralympians and adaptive athletes and in December 2023 was inducted into the Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame.

Allie Johnson was born with a limb deficiency, and began therapeutic horseback riding at age five. That eventually led to her becoming a part of the equestrian staff at NSCD, a Move United member organization based in Colorado. It was there, she also started to take up ski racing and attended Ski Spectacular in 2018. Just last year, she had the opportunity to represent the US at the Winter Paralympics.

Mike Schultz, Gold Medal-winning Paralympic Champion. Mike Schultz has transformed the world of adaptive action sports in many ways. In 2008, Mike suffered a terrible knee injury during a snowmobile competition resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. When Schultz could not find prosthetic equipment that would perform the way he wanted, he designed his own. Today, his prosthetic company, BioDapt manufactures limbs for fellow action and extreme sports amputees. Schultz won gold and silver medals in snowboarding in the 2018 Winter Paralympics. 

Mike Schultz, Gold Medal-winning Paralympic Champion. Mike Schultz has transformed the world of adaptive action sports in many ways. In 2008, Mike suffered a terrible knee injury during a snowmobile competition resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. When Schultz could not find prosthetic equipment that would perform the way he wanted, he designed his own. Today, his prosthetic company, BioDapt manufactures limbs for fellow action and extreme sports amputees. Schultz won gold and silver medals in snowboarding in the 2018 Winter Paralympics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Challenge Alaska's founder, Doug Keil, was electrocuted when he was 14. As a result, his left arm and left leg were amputated. Following the accident, Doug struggled with depression. After many years, he discovered an adaptive program at Winter Park in Colorado in 1975, which renewed his hope and helped turn his life around. Doug represented the United States in the 1980 Winter Paralympics, winning 2 Gold Medals in para-alpine skiing. Returning from the Paralympics, Doug was determined to bring the same opportunities he found in Winter Park to Alaskans living with disabilities. Challenge Alaska was founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1982 to provide sports and recreation opportunities to Alaskans living with disabilities. Our first "office" was in a broom closet at Alyeska Resort, serving less than a dozen participants. Challenge Alaska now helps more than 1,000 people living with disabilities every year. A small sampling of our programs include archery, sled hockey, adaptive skiing, book club, and so much more.About Challenge AlaskaMission: Challenge Alaska improves the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and the community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education.Vision: Alaskans of all abilities have equal opportunity and access to sports, recreation, and community.A Quote from This Episode"It was the first time since my accident that I felt the wind in my hair. Being able to move and the feeling of exhilaration...your body is free."Resources/Authors Mentioned in This EpisodeWebsite: Challenge Alaska: Honor: Senator Dan Sullivan Recognizes Doug Keil as Alaskan of the WeekArticle: Alaska Sends 3 Paralympians to Compete for Team USA in BeijingMovie: Just a Little InconvenienceThe International Studying Leadership ConferenceISLC at Copenhagen Business School from December 10-12, 2023About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Plan now for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 12-15, 2023.

Cindy Ehnes was the first American woman to win Gold in a Winter Paralympics. Her speed might have been a result of being a Bonne Bell girl, the sporty, outdoor group of girls that skied fast and sold cosmetics. If she lost a race the man got to kiss her. Then Cindy earned a law degree and launched a high-profile career in the healthcare field that included serving as Director of California's Department of Managed Health Care under Governor Schwarzenegger. How did turn perception of disability upside down? How didn't she?

Do you want to get inspired to aim higher in your life? In this Live Greatly Podcast episode Kristel Bauer sits down with Bonnie St. John who despite having her right leg amputated at the age five,  became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing 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 with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna.  Bonnie gives us a look into her journey as an Olympian and beyond, keys to overcoming adversity and reaching her goals. She shares tips to build micro resiliency and boost optimism as well as inspiring insights to help you live your life to the fullest. Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: A look into Bonnie's journey overcoming adversity What Bonnie means when she says normal is overrated, aim higher A look into being an olympian Keys to high performance Tips for boosting confidence How to embrace optimism, hope and positivity in the face of challenges and setbacks Ideas to build micro resilience About Bonnie St. John: Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing 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 with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna. Bonnie has achieved the highest levels of success in a variety of endeavors throughout her life. In addition to her success as a Paralympic athlete, she is a bestselling author of seven books, a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and leadership expert for the Fortune 500, a television and radio personality, and an experienced conference facilitator. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University, and won the Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, taking an M.Litt. in Economics. Upon her return to the United States, Bonnie served in the White House as a Director of the National Economic Council during the Clinton administration. In 2015, St. John was inducted into the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Hall of Fame. Today, Bonnie travels the globe speaking, leading seminars, and researching her various writing projects. As CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, Bonnie leads several international virtual leadership programs including Transformational Leadership – designed to address the unique challenges of multicultural women in the workplace. 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In 2022, Orlando Perez became the first Puerto Rican to compete in the Winter Paralympics. He turned perception of disability upside down, switching from basketball to monoskiing, fighting, cajoling, and strategizing so that he could make the start in Beijing.

Dani Aravich is a two time Paralympian based in Montana. Her first experience with the Paralympics was in summer 2021 when she went for track and field. However, in addition to summer sports, Aravich is no stranger to winter sports and also competes in the cold winter months. This past winter, Aravich got the chance to be on Team USA at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing where she competed in cross country skiing. Although, Aravich is extremely passionate about both sports in which she participates in she has a very strong connection to skiing. In the future, Aravich hopes to continue to rise and grow as an overall athlete. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

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 this unscripted (and barely edited) bonus episode for Season 1, Jonathan and Sarah recap the highlights from the recent Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing 2022 while things were still fresh on their minds. From Austria's Aigner family siblings to Riley the guide dog, from sled hockey history to a powerful showing by Team Ukraine, return to Beijing to remember the highs and lows of the most televised Winter Paralympics yet. GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK ON SEASON 1 HERE! Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page. On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey YouTube Season 1 Wildcards Playlist And on your podcast app of choice

Tyler Carter is a 3x Team USA Paralympian who competed in Alpine Skiing. Tyler is a Berks County native, growing up in Reading, PA! After competing in three different Paralympics, we are thrilled to hear Tyler's perspective on disability and accessibility--not only in competitive sports--but in all activities across the globe. Connect with Tyler Carter:TwitterFacebookInstagramWebsiteWant to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Book Club Claire is back for another session of book club! This time we've got our first Paralympics-related selection: "Driven to Ride: The True Story of an Elite Athlete Who Rebuilt His Leg, His Life, and His Career" by two-time Paralympic Snowboarder Mike Schultz (affiliate link). Follow Claire on Twitter and Insta, and on YouTube her channel is C Nat. Keeping with the Paralympics theme, in our Albertville 1992 history moment, Jill looks at the Tignes-Albertville Paralympics, which was the first time the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics were paired together. If anyone has footage of the Paralympic Opening Ceremony, let us know--it had a bit with hang gliders that sounded pretty cool. Things are relatively quiet in TKFLASTAN, but our ice dancer Charlie White got some good news! In Games-related news, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee presented its final budget (it's a doozy, but better news than anticipated), as well as its final reports. Now that all of its duties are complete, the committee will dissolve at the end of the month. We also have an update on how the athlete villages and some hotels from Beijing 2022 are currently being used.....and it's not good. Plus, international federation payout from Beijing 2022 is going to be smaller, so look for some belt-tightening. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1U0 Thanks so much for listening, and keep the flame alive! ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348  

Aaron Blabey is hilarious and he loves his job. That job is writing very funny books and drawing very funny pictures. He says if you have a dream you have to do it... don't give up!Hear him here on many things including THE BAD GUYS... about to go from his hit book to a big hit movie.SHOW NOTESOksana Masters won 7 U.S. Gold Medals at the Winter Paralympics.  She donated the 200k won from the Games to her native Ukraine and specifically this charity.Meanwhile another reminder of the many ways you can help Ukraine...is in this list...Here is a personal note from my dental hygienist... a proud Ukranian who has given us great help on causes to help."On behalf of Ukrainians everywhere I would like to sincerely thank you for your support. Every person taking the time to talk about this issue is so important. We don't want people to forget what's going on" --Donna PylypczakAaron Blabey's THE BAD GUYS is now a movie and it opens Friday, April 22, from DreamWorks.Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here.Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

Seventeen-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Laughter Permitted to share her incredible story of spending her childhood in Ukrainian orphanages before being adopted by her mother, Gay Masters, and moving to the United States. Oksana, who was born with birth defects believed to be caused by radiation from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, talks about being introduced to sports in America and how adaptive rowing began her on a path to the Paralympics and becoming the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian of all time. She also discusses competing in the 2022 WInter Paralympics in Beijing while war began in Ukraine and how she found a way to give back to her home country.

Rather than do an episode recapping the Winter Paralympics which few of my friends watched anyway, I decided to talk to Brian Brately about the most exciting part: sled hockey, which he plays. Twitter: https://twitter.com/We_R_In_Pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/We.R.In.Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/Sag7UCyfxJ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrzpCEit4LJ9ljYCQFTZhRQ

Now that the 2022 Winter Paralympics are over, we do an overview and celebrate some women who won big time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Peters won gold in the Men's Downhill Sitting event at this year's Winter Paralympics in Beijing- only to win silver less than 24 hours later in the Men's Super-G Sitting event. This added to his collection of medals, having already won silver and bronze in the previous two winter games. The 38-year-old was also the flag bearer at this year's closing ceremony. His achievements at this years Winter Paralympics are particularly remarkable, given he has been unable to compete in a downhill event for two years due to the pandemic.

Jill and Alison are on their way home from the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics, and a long flight is a perfect time to catch up on movies, so we thought it would be good to have another session of Movie Club with Film Buff Fran. This time, we're talking about the 2015 film "Eddie the Eagle," a biopic on the surprise star of the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards. How well does it tell Edwards' story? Listen to find out!

The Marrakesh Treaty, or more informally referred to as Book Share, is an international agreement that gives visually impaired people access to a world of accessible books - quite literally! Countries that have signed up to the Marrakesh Treaty are able to share their online libraries with other countries involved. But listener Jackie Brown raised the point that the UK's system sometimes doesn't work as efficiently as other countries' services do and that the RNIB's Book Share service should stretch further. We invited Jackie Brown onto the program to put this point to the RNIB's head of consumer and business services, Alison Long. We also invited Kevin Mulhern and Lina Kouzie to give us a wider, more international perspective. The 2022 Winter Paralympic Games are underway in Beijing and Team GB's visually impaired athletes have already secured some fantastic wins, including gold, silver and bronze medals. Alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick will bring home some of these medals. We spoke to Menna and her guide Gary Smith about her wins so far, how the business of guiding actually works and her upcoming races. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: pictured is Peter White inside one of the BBC's recording studios, interviewing Menna Fitzpatrick and Gary Smith. The two are on a computer monitor in front of Peter. They are wearing their blue Paralympic uniforms and white medical masks. Behind them is a white wall that is decorated with the British Paralympic Association's logo (a red lion).

As the Winter Paralympics come to the end, we chat with an amazing Summer Games . Swimmer, Anastasia Pagonis, comes on our show to discuss her life story. We learn about her dealing with loss of vision at a young age, her training in the pool, using her social media to teach people about her condition, and winning gold in Tokyo. Anastasia loves life, her family, and her buddy Radar.   It was a great interview. Listen to the whole thing (including a possible challenge in the future)   We also talk about baby fights, weirdos in the gym, and Mike reads podcast erotic fan fiction.  Have a listen!

New Zealand has completed its biggest Winter Paralympics medal haul for 20 years. Four medals also left us 15th on the medal table at the Games in Beijing, with experienced alpine skiers Adam Hall and Corey Peters having bagged two each. Hall, a five-time paralympian, snared bronze in the men's slalom standing event on Sunday night- matching his medal in the super-combined discipline. Peters - who won gold and silver in the downhill and Super-G sitting events - flew Aotearoa's flag at the closing ceremony overnight. Two-time Paralympian Carl Murphy was a commentator for many of the events in Beijing. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons spoke highly of the work done by Chinese organizers, excellent performances of athletes, and contributions of volunteers.

The Winter Paralympics are under way in Beijing, featuring a host of daredevils who ski, board and sometimes crash down mountains. A large portion of ParalympicsGB is made up of military veterans who were wounded or became ill during active service. They took up the sports as novices through the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST). So why is snow so good for rehab? And what skills will they be sharing now the Olympic team has come calling, and want to work with them? Elizabeth Winfield and Simon Allanson from AFPST reveal all, along with Jonny Huntington who experienced a brain bleed in 2014 and took up skiing afterwards. He's also hoping to become the first disabled person to travel from Antarctica to the South Pole, solo. With Beth Rose. Subscribe to Ouch on BBC Sounds and email the team on ouch@bbc.co.uk

Although diagnosed with polio, Zhang Qian accomplishes her dream in music when she performed at the warm-up show before the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics. We'll get up close with Zhang's unique experience at the ceremony and her ensemble, which is mainly made up of musicians with disabilities.

As the Winter Paralympics get underway in Beijing, Rachel Naylor takes us back to the first time the event was held, in a Swedish town in 1976. She's been talking to two blind skiing competitors with very different experiences.

Should hand size matter in the NFL?  The truly big man on campus at the NFL combine.  What happened to the NFL Wonderlic test?  Could you pass this test?  Is Lebron's effort all for nothing?  Is Anthony Davis one of the most disappointing players in the NBA?  Amazing Paralympic athletes.  Why one downhill skier had to fight just to defend her title at the Olympics.  

The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics are officially open! We break down the Opening Ceremony, including our takes on the performances, the country uniforms and Andrew Parsons' impassioned speech. Get ready for Paralympic fun! For a transcript of this episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Go   Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

New Zealand has three alpine skiers competing at the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the next 10 days with two of them strong medal contenders again. Adam Hall is attending his fifth games, while Corey Peters is at his third. The last couple of years have been tough for the New Zealand team, with their preparation drastically hit by the Covid pandemic. Barry Guy reports.

Alison has made it to Beijing just in time for big breaking news from the International Paralympic Committee about the participation of Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) and Belarus in the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics. Plus, Jill covers the torch relay and Alison shares how Beijing is different than other big cities. Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348  

The first Winter Paralympics were held in the Swedish town of Örnsköldsvik in 1976. Nearly two-hundred competitors came from 16 countries. Rachel Naylor speaks to two blind skiiing competitors with very different experiences - Finnish multi-gold medallist, Pertti Sankilampi, and Londoner Mike Brace, who learnt his sport shortly before the Games. PHOTO: Paralympic skier Larry Kuntz in the 1970s (Getty Images/Denver Post)

Tiny Island is back! What better way to restart the pod about who we are as Australians, than with the leader of the Australian Republic Movement and Australian history author Peter FitzSimons? My first interaction with Peter was when I was starting to map out what a crawl across the Kokoda Track would look like. I'd been shut down by a few people but Peter hooked me up with the man who would eventually plan and lead our journey across the track. He is one of the people I've met on my journey who have helped me solve problems, rather than shut the door. An accomplished author, journalist, TV commentator and former Australian Rugby player, Peter has a unique perspective on what it is to be an Australian today and where we come from over the last 64,000 years.  DON'T MISS OUT - We've also brought back You Little Ripper, our Paralympic focused podcast, for the Winter Paralympics which start this week. Search You Little Ripper on your podcast provider and tell a friend about what we're doing.    

Welcome to The OTB Lunchtime Wrap, a look at the top sports stories of the day at lunchtime, with Phil Egan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest sports news and what's happening today. You can also tune into OTB, our daily sports show from 7pm - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

We interrupt your usual That's So Chronic content to make way for… A Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games TAKEOVER! That's right! It's the opening ceremony TONIGHT (4 March) in Beijing, the games are on until the 13th, and I could not be more excited. It's set to be the biggest Winter Paralympics yet with 650+ athletes competing in 78 events across 6 para sports and as a person who LOVES snowboarding (almost as much as I love creating this podcast!) I am frothing! Today's episode - Spotlight On: Beijing 2022 Paralympics Winter Games - is an explainer episode so you get to know the ins and outs of the Paralympics before tuning into the opening ceremony this evening and watching the events unfold over the next nine days. I also let you know when New Zealand is competing and let you in on a bit of drama I've been watching play out online... More information on Paralympics NZ: https://paralympics.org.nz NZ coverage: www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/pyeongchang-2018-paralympic-winter-games/winter-paralympic-sports More information on the classifications: https://www.paralympic.org/classification Follow Cecile Hernandez @cecilehernandezathlete and Brenna Huckaby @bren_hucks on instagram (I also recommend following Brenna on tiktok @brennahuckaby) You can also keep up to date over on @thatssochronic on instagram and tiktok. I would love to hear your thoughts so don't be afraid to reach out! And sign up to the FREE monthly newsletter here: thatssochronic.substack.com @thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced the opening of the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games.

As international sanctions increase athletes from Russia and its close ally Belarus have been banned from competing in the Winter Paralympics in Beijing Internationally assets such as super yachts are being targeted. In NZ the Superfund, ACC, the Government Superannuation Fund, and the National Provident Fund say they are divesting in line with the international response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But the sell-off will be dictated by market conditions and how quickly they can sell. The Superfund's chief executive, Matt Whineray, told RNZ business reporter Nicholas Pointon what the divestment would actually achieve.

In this episode Lindsay Gibbs, Jessica Luther, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed and Brenda Elsey preview the 2022 Winter Paralympics! First, they take a moment to acknowledge the most recent horrific legislature harming trans youth. Next, they discuss Russia's most recent invasion of Ukraine, including it's impact on Paralympic athletes and the upcoming Beijing Games, and the IOC and IPC's reactions. Then they preview the five events at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, which run from March 4 to March 13 in Beijing. The events are sledge hockey (para ice hockey), para alpine skiing, para snowboarding, wheelchair curling and para Nordic skiing. They discuss athletes to watch, history of the events and they ways impairment classification works in each sport. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Brenda's interview with scholar Dr. Bob Edelman on Russian and Ukrainian athletes' and sport communities' responses to the Russia's invasion. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beijing 2022 Paralympic flame has been combined from nine different flames into one at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

In 2004, Noah Grove developed bone cancer in his left leg that resulted in an amputation. He was only five years old. Fast forward eight years later and he finds himself at the adaptive sports program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, a Move United member organization based in Baltimore where he discovered the sport of sled hockey. In 2016, after two years on the development team, Noah was named to the national team, which of course won the Gold Medal against Canada in an epic game at the 2018 Winter Paralympics. Noah and the team hope to repeat that performance at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing in March. Outside the national team, Noah has played with the USA Warriors and is completing his bachelor's degree at Towson University.

German vision impaired skier and biathlete Clara Klug delves into the mental side of her life and explains how the people around her have helped to make her the strong, independent and confident person she is today.  Klug, who will compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, is joined by sister Pia to analyse the tricks and techniques she has to get the best out of every single day. Clara speaks about her outlook on life with her sister Pia, who supports her both in and out of sport. But Pia isn't alone, as Clara discusses how ‘A dentist treats you before something happens, but not the psychologist. Why?'  A must-listen for those looking to build and improve their mental strength and wellbeing.  A Winning Mindset, an award-winning partnership between the International Paralympic Committee and Allianz, is a fascinating journey into the minds of Paralympians, who share experiences that can benefit your own personal and professional life.  WINNER OF BEST BRANDED PODCAST AT THE 2021 WEBBY AWARDS WINNER OF BEST PODCAST AT 2021 DIGIDAY MEDIA EUROPE AWARDS WINNER OF BEST SPORT PODCAST AT 2021 SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS  Episodes go beyond Paralympic stories by covering a range of educational, mental health and self- improvement themes. Athletes also tackle subjects that are close to their hearts and of interest to fans. Issues explored include finding purpose, wellbeing, motivation, changing attitudes, overcoming failure, support systems, resilience, positivity, diversity and inclusion, body confidence and many more.  Allianz is a long-standing partner of the International Paralympic Committee. Together, we bring you this series of podcasts. We will introduce you to stories with Paralympians that will spark confidence in your everyday life. Stories of challenges, ups and downs, determination, and excellence. Stories that demonstrate the true power of having the right team behind you. And prepare you for what's ahead.  The Paralympic podcast series is presented by British broadcaster Andy Stevenson, who has reported on the Paralympic Games since 2012 for BBC and Channel 4.  Featured athletes include Tatyana McFadden, Millie Knight and Marcel Hug. Make sure you subscribe to hear upcoming episodes from athletes including Billy Bridges and Jessica Jane Applegate. 

Locked on Predators co-host Ann Kimmel joins the show to provide a three-part USA Sled Hockey primer ahead of the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, China.Listen to Ann's interview with USA Sled Hockey players Joey Woodke & Josh MisiewiczSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.StatHeroStatHero is the first of its kind Daily Fantasy Sports platform where it's YOU vs. the HOUSE in head to head fantasy matchups - winner take all. Sign up for FREE - RIGHT NOW - at StatHero.com/HOCKEY and use promo code HOCKEY for a One Hundred Percent Deposit Match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sport has always been an integral part of Steve Emt's life, even making the University of Connecticut men's basketball team as a walk on. But at age 25, an automobile accident left him paralyzed. He was searching for something that would fill the void. At age 42, he found it when he was recruited for the U.S. wheelchair curling team. Steve would go on to compete at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang and working to make the 2022 Paralympics as well. So what is curling? Listen to our conversation and find out how exciting this sport is. Steve is the author of "You D.E.C.I.D.E.", which is both a memoir and a self-help book written to empower you to believe in yourself.