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Paralympics
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Meet South Africa’s First Medalist At The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
03 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Not only was he the first medallist but also a gold medal winner, as he scorched to victory at the Stade de France on Sunday.
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The Massive Leap That Landed Ntando Mahlangu A Paralympic Gold Medal [Videos]
30 Aug 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Mahlangu was born with tibial hemimelia, a very rare disease, and in 2012 made the decision to amputate both legs.
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Watch South Africa’s 14-Year-Old ‘Blade Runner’ Sensation Winning Silver At The Paralympics [Video]
13 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you haven’t yet heard the name Ntando Mahlangu now would the time, the young man storming to silver in Rio this past weekend.
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The Paralympic Games Summed Up In 26 Seconds [Video]
08 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Most athletes at this year’s Paralympic Games have a story to tell, and one moment from this year’s opening ceremony managed to capture that perfectly.
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Six Of SA’s Medal Hopes At The Rio Paralympics And Their Inspiring Stories
07 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Today marks day one of the Paralympics over in Rio, and South Africa has sent a team with many medal hopefuls. Bring home the bling.
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Oscar Pistorius Kills Girlfriend
14 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
Paralympic hero, Oscar Pistorius, has shot and killed his girlfriend. The shooting happened in the early hours of this morning at his home in Silver Lakes, Pretoria.
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Oscar Pistorius Appears On The Tonight Show With Jay Leno [VIDEO]
10 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following Trevor Noah’s spot on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno earlier this year, another South African has appeared as a guest on the popular American talkshow. Yesterday Oscar Pistorius sat down for an interview and spoke to Leno about his gold medal-winning experience at the 2012 Paralympics.
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The Most Inspiring Photos From The Paralympics [GALLERY]
10 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This morning we shared with you all the highlights of last night’s Paralympic closing ceremony. And, for the foreseeable future, this will be the last we’ll hear from the Olympics until Rio 2016. Here is the last gallery from London.
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All The Highlights From The Paralympics Closing Ceremony [GALLERY]
10 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last night saw the closing ceremony of the Paralympics in London. Coldplay performed and were joined by Rihanna and Jay-Z. Their song “Paradise” has become the the unofficial anthem of the Games over the past 12 days. This year saw 4 200 Paralympians from 164 different countries take part. All the action inside.
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SA Paralympic Swimmer / Shark Attack Victim, Imagines Being Chased By Great White For Motivation
04 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unlike some Paralympic athletes that partake in boosting to enhance their race performances, shark attack victim and South African Paralympic athlete currently competing in London, Achmat Hassiem, uses the image of a Great White Shark for motivation.
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Oscar Was Wrong, Oliveira Simply Ran Faster
04 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Leading sports scientist, Dr Ross Tucker, isn’t alone in stating Oscar simply wasn’t fast enough on Sunday night after his defeat in the T44/43 200m final that ended in controversy.
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All The Highlights From The Paralympics Opening Ceremony [GALLERY]
30 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last night saw the opening ceremony of the Paralymic Games in London. Professor Stephen Hawking took centre stage and led a host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers newly trained in circus skills. Sir Ian McKellen also acted scenes from Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the role of Prospero, and a 430-strong deaf choir had sung God Save the Queen – who also happened to be there. Check out all the colourful action inside.
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300 Paralympic Athletes Trying To Cheat In Quest For Gold
29 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The organisers of the 2012 Paralympics are worried about 300 athletes – 7% of all competitors – who are “bending the rules” in order to compete in classes where they are more likely to win gold medals.
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“Boosting” – Paralympic Athletes Electrocute Themselves To Improve Performance
23 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
“There have been times where I would specifically give my leg or my toe a couple of really good electric shocks. That would make my blood pressure jump up and I could do more weights and cycle harder – it is effective.”
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Paralympians Accused Of Sex Offences Freed After King Of Jordan Intervenes
23 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How’s this for a new low? The King of Jordan intervened in the case of three of his country’s Paralympians accused of sex crimes. The men – two wheelchair powerlifters and a trainer – are accused of sexual assault and voyeurism against women and CHILDREN. However, thanks to King Abdullah they were freed yesterday to compete in next week’s Paralympic Games.
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“Oscar Pistorius Has An Unfair Advantage” – Olympic Record Holder
18 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 19 Comments
The 400-metre world record holder, Michael Johnson, says he believes disabled athletes who use prosthetic limbs should NOT be allowed to compete in able-bodied races. This after news broke of Oscar Pistorius’ qualification for this year’s Olympics. Johnson argues that as it has not been disproved whether or not it provides such athletes with an unfair advantage.
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Oscar Pistorius Makes TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In The World List
19 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius has been named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2012. He is the only South African on the list. See who he shares it with, and what the magazine had to say about him, after the jump.
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Oscar Pistorius Wins 2012 Laureus World Award [PICS]
07 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius has won the 2012 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. This after he became the first amputee to win a non-disabled World Championship track medal, as a member of the South African silver medal winning 4 x 400 metres relay team in South Korea. See a list of all the other winners inside.
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The Worst 100m Hurdler In History [VIDEO]
23 Dec 2010 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Ever wondered what it’s like to compete in the hurdles? It’s bloody difficult. The hurdles are a lot higher than you think and after landing on the other side your strides need to be evenly distributed. Complicated stuff. Well if you’re looking to improve DO NOT take advice from this sorry muppet: he’s been dubbed ‘the worst hurdler in history’. [VIDEO]
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SPRINGBOKS TAKE ON THE SA WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL SIDE
09 Sep 2008 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
A buddy of mine directed me to some pretty cool videos of the Springbok rugby team taking on the SA Wheelchair Basketball side. Obviously the Boks got DRILLED! They can be found on the SA Paralympic Team’s website, which also includes info on all our Athletes, Fan mail, Photo Galleries, Schedules, Videos and News. Check […]
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