Mark Rohan Does It Again
The former Westmeath footballer won a second gold today in the mens’ H1 handcycle event. Well done, sir. »
London 2012
Things We’ll Miss About The Paralympics: Wheelchair Fencing
I’ve gone from paradubious to a real believer in the Paralympics these last 10 days. Seeing incredible photos like the one above are part of the reason why. »
The ‘Blade Runner’ 100 Metres Paralympics Final
After a bit of awkwardness on the starting line, Johnnie Peacock beat Pistorius and the rest of the field in lights-out 10.90. Question – is Johnny Peacock the best named British athlete ever? »
Michael Conlon Gets Muralised
Who ever is responsible drives a very nice car. »
The Swimmer The Internet Has Deemed ‘The Sexiest Paralympian’
No sporting event is free from the pervy eyes of the online sports media, not even the Paralympics. In the last few days, we’ve noticed a whole lot of ‘affection’ being expressed in the direction of Canadian swimmer Summer Mortimer. Summer’s won two golds and one silver in London, and a whole new following online. For anyone looking to know the story beyond her sexiness, Mo... »
Channel Four Paralympics Text Vetting Fail (Redux)
He (and I’m presuming it’s a he) couldn’t even put his name on this text. »
Paralympics Runner Knocked Down By Her Guide
Here’s one of the odder things I’ve seen at the Paralympics – a visually-impaired runner in coming down the home stretch in the 1500m when her guide runs up behind and knocks her down. I guess this is one of the occupational hazards of being a Paralympian. »
Meet Ahmed Kelly, The Iraqi Abandoned Outside A Baghdad Orphanage Who Swam For Oz In The Paralympics
Below you’ll find a photo and a bit of a back story about Ahmed Kelly. I know everyone competing at the Paralympics has an incredible story but I don’t know if anyone’s is as international as Ahmed’s. Born in 1991 in Baghdad around the time of America’s first war with Saddam Hussein with a double arm and leg deficiency, Kelly lived in an Mother Teresa orphanage, where... »
Great Photo: Michael McKillop’s Mother Gives Him His Gold Medal
After Michael McKillop’s gold in the 1500m last night at the Paralympics, he received perhaps the greatest honour a man can receive – receiving a gold medal from his mother. »
George Osborne Booed At The Paralympics
The first boos of the Paralympics, according to Channel 4. Indeed! »
Post Olympic Panorama Porn
An Amazing shot of a closed off Tower Bridge just as before they dismantled the Olympic Rings.. via Robin_B on Reddit »
I’m Pretty Sure This Is The Best Paralympics Table Tennis Shot You’ll Ever See
If you haven’t seen this yet…it may just be the best table tennis shot I’ve ever seen, period. David Wetherill, you the man. »
Was Jose Mourinho Wearing Kenny Egan’s Stonewash Coat Yesterday At The Etihad?
It probably wasn’t the exact same one, but it’s obvious the Special One is taking fashion advice from our Kenneth. »
The Paralympics Medal Table At The Start Of The Day
Ninth overall – and more golds that Germany. Excellent. [h/t @sineadocarroll] »
