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First Ever Multiplatform Broadcast of Paralympic Games Coming to U.S. via Universal Sports

by Susan Katz - Wednesday, 27 August 2008

U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is pleased to announce that Universal Sports will provide the first-ever multiplatform broadcast coverage of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, presented by GE in the United States. Read More
Paralympian Mitch Seidenfeld Taking Table Tennis to New Level

by Stuart Lieberman - Monday, 18 August 2008

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Teenager Joel Wilmoth Hoping For Golden Experience in Beijing

by Susan Katz - Wednesday, 06 August 2008

Joel Wilmoth (Hueytown, Ala.) never thought he’d see the day when he’d be excited to get into a wheelchair to play sports. Read More
U.S. Paralympics and City of Colorado Springs Partner to Create Paralympic Sport - Colorado Springs

by Susan Katz - Wednesday, 23 July 2008

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the City of Colorado Springs have partnered to create Paralympic Sport - Colorado Springs. Read More

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Anderson Wise

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Anderson Wise started training in powerlifting in 2003 and has been selected to represent the United States at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Tags: 2008 Paralympic Games, Powerlifting

Paralympian Josh George to Receive 2008 ARETE Honors Award for Courage in Sports
08/20/2008
The Hartford Raises More Than $37,000 in Support of U.S. Paralympics
08/20/2008 by Susan Katz
Two Paralympic Athletes Participate in 2008 Real Deal Inclusive Sports Adventure
07/24/2008 by Stuart Lieberman
2008 U.S. Paralympic Archery Team Wraps Competition at 4th European Disabled Archery Grand Prix
07/17/2008 by Susan Katz
2008 U.S. Paralympic Archery Team Competing at 4th European Disabled Archery Grand Prix
07/14/2008 by Susan Katz
2008 U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team Makes Strong Statement at Can-Am Championships
07/14/2008 by Susan Katz

Melissa Stockwell Blog - It's Starting to Sink In
08/22/2008
Melissa Stockwell Blog - 10 Days 'Til Take Off
08/13/2008
Stephanie Wheeler Blog - Are We There Yet???
08/12/2008
Melissa Stockwell Blog - Opening Ceremonies on their way
08/06/2008
Melissa Stockwell Blog - The Air is Rare
07/29/2008

Military Paralympians - Survive, Then Thrive
Military Times 08/15/2008
Buckheit: A rivalry to match Red Sox-Yankees
ESPN 07/14/2008
A Blur of Hands, Spokes and Determination - New York Times
New York Times 07/07/2008
Female amputee is first Iraq war veteran to be selected for Beijing Paralympics
ESPN 04/06/2008

2008 Paralympic Games

Beijing, China, September 6th
2nd Annual U.S. Paralympics Skiing Leadership Symposium

U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 23rd
Developing Amazing Leaders Conference

U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 17th

2008 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field and Swimming Teams Head to Kadena Air Force Base

08/26/08, 22 Images

The 2008 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field and Swimming Teams are holding a 10-day staging camp at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan prior to heading to Beijing, China for the 2008 Paralympic Games.