What Are the Paralympic Games? Herman Gail
What Are the Paralympic Games? Herman Gail It's time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic GamesAs the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a…
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What Are the Paralympic Games? Herman Gail
It's time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic GamesAs the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes.
Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including archery, basketball, swimming, speed skating, and ice hockey. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Author Gail Herman highlights their achievements, describes how these athletes train--both mentally and physically--for the games, and gives the reader a better understanding of what makes the Paralympic Games one of the world's most viewed sporting
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