Boston Marathon Winners
The 2019 Boston Marathon took place April 15, 2019. Before the race began, participants were nervous because of the heavy rainfall. Luckily for the racers, the storm passed through right before the race began. The morning started off cloudy and gloomy, but Romanchuk’s win made him shine like the sun. This is Romanchuk’s third major […]
Auburn Takes NWBA DIII National Championship
The 2019 Toyota National Adult Division III Wheelchair Basketball Tournament is officially over. The best DIII wheelchair basketball teams met in Chicago, Ill. to compete for the national championships. After a tough day of competition on Saturday, the Auburn Tigers and the Ability 360 Phoenix Suns made their way to the championship game. On Sunday, […]
National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Results
Over the weekend, men and women competed in the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at the University of Illinois. College teams from Texas, Minnesota, Alabama and more traveled to Illinois to compete. Competition started on March 13 and ran through March 16. Here are the results: Men’s Results: 1st Place National Champions: University of Alabama […]
Team USA Breaks Records at Paralympics Swimming National Championships
The 2018 U.S. Paralympics Swimming Para National Championships took place this weekend in Tucson, Ariz. Online Exclusive posted Monday, December 17, 2018 – 11:00am Athletes from all over the world came to compete at the 2018 U.S. Paralympics Swimming Para National Championships this weekend at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center in Tucson, Ariz. […]
Wheels UP! Photo Contest – Third Place
Daniel Pitaluga’s photo submission caught the judge’s eye with its charm, cuteness and its special message. Online Exclusive posted Friday, November 9, 2018 – 9:44am Daniel Pitaluga’s photo of his child, Joey, was a clear choice for the judges of the Wheels UP! Photo Contest. The 10-week-old fits perfectly in the seat of Daniel’s quad […]
Wheels UP! Photo Contest – Honorable Mention
Brian Rowland’s wake surfing photo won the 2018 Wheels UP! Photo Contest Online Exclusive posted Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – 10:18am The Wheels UP! Photo Contest included submissions from all around the world, and one international participant really caught the judges’ eyes. Brian Rowland resides in Merrickville, Ontario, Canada which provides him with some […]
NYC Marathon Winners
Tatyana McFadden came in second place for her second year in a row, losing to Manuela Schar Online Exclusive posted Monday, November 5, 2018 – 1:27pm The New York City Marathon took place Sunday, November 4, where Manuela Schar defended her first-place title in the women’s wheelchair race. Last year, Schar beat four-time defending champion […]
Present State of Mind
“Joe Stone talks about adaptive paragliding, inclusion for people with disabilities and his foundation Online Exclusive posted Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 2:40pm Following your dreams and your passions is something Joe Stone feels very strongly about. Stone has been an adventure seeker his whole life. He loves sports that give you a rush, sports […]
National Preparedness Month
Some helpful tips to help keep you safe during an emergency as we talk about National Preparedness Month Online Exclusive posted Monday, September 24, 2018 – 2:15pm Disasters happen at all times, and some with little to no warning. It is very important for everyone to be prepared for any kind of disaster […]
Accessible Campgrounds
Even though our Wheels UP! Photo Contest is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean traveling and being active should stop Camping and being outdoors are a great way to be active and to explore, but for a person with a disability that can be particularly difficult. With roads that aren’t paved and far […]