2 September 2012 - London’s normal rains came back today, slowing down the outdoor events. Paralympic athletes compete in the rain, of course, just as able-bodied athletes do. But sometimes conditions get slick or dangerous, and the very strict Paralympic competition timetables slip.
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.
Esther Vergeer, called “the most dominant player in professional sports,” explains wheelchair tennis.
Mackenzie Soldan, wheelchair tennis player, talks us through last year’s gold-medal match against teammate Emmy Kaiser in Gualajara, Mexico.
