Entries tagged "cycling"

“When the crowd got louder, it fueled me.”

Medal Quest | 09/07/12 at 02:43 p.m. ( EN )

Cyclist Allison Jones knew she wanted to get to the London Paralympics, even if she had to buy her own ticket and come as a spectator.

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LIVE BLOG - Day 1 of Competition

Medal Quest | 08/30/12 at 05:11 p.m. ( EN )

30 August 2012 – First Day of Competition    

After a gala night of fireworks and celebration, the London 2012 athletes got right down to business today.

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WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION?

Medal Quest | 05/09/12 at 09:51 a.m. ( EN )

It takes years of training to be a Paralympian, with long hours and a true competitive drive. “We have no slouches,” says judo’s Myles Porter.

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"SIGN ME UP!"

Medal Quest | 03/26/12 at 11:06 a.m. ( EN )

Allison Jones tells the story of how she came to Paralympic cycling -- and how cool it is to hear crowds chant “USA!!” while she competes.  

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“TRAINING IS A FULL TIME JOB, 24/7.”

Medal Quest | 02/17/12 at 03:12 p.m. ( EN )

Paralympic cyclist Greta Neimanas takes us through her "full time job" – the tough training for the Games. It's a roller-coaster of ups and downs, with days that are “grueling” and some that are "effortless."

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