El Capitan, the worlds hardest climb, just got more challenging for one adaptive climber Story by David Barnes Since 1958 El Capitan in Yosemite Valley has captured people’s attention for big wall climbs and while the experience is extremely popular it is not for the faint in heart. For Enock Glidden, an ascent of […]
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All In Sport Consulting
DENVER — April 22, 2019 — All In Sport Consulting, a Denver-based consulting firm that works with organizations to create life-changing opportunities for people with physical disabilities through adaptive sport, has announced new partnerships with the American Legion Auxiliary, Far West Wheelchair Athletic Association, and USA Badminton. The firm will work with the organizations to […]
Read MoreThe Best Athlete at Auburn
Wheelchair basketball player, Mack Johnson may be the best player at Auburn By Cole McCauley Smiles grow from ear to ear, cheers become loud and clear and murmurs of trash talk circulates throughout Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum as Auburn Wheelchair Basketball head coach Robb Taylor commands his players to set up for five-on-five. Among those players […]
Read MoreOstrava 2019 Para Ice Hockey World Championship Schedule
Ostrava 2019 schedule announced By IPC Staff World Championships to feature quarter-finals for the first time The competition schedule has been revealed for April’s 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Summary – Ostrava 2019 will take place from 27 April – 4 May and will feature the top eight teams […]
Read More2019 Wheelchair Bonspiel Recap
Team Pierce Crowned champions at the 2019 Wheelchair Curling Bonspiel By Jacqueline Benson In late February, Ability360 hosted its annual Wheelchair Curling Bonspiel at the Coyotes Curling Club in Phoenix, Ariz. Six teams, with participants from across the U.S and Canada, gathered to compete for the championship. Seasoned curlers from the Paralympic team played alongside newcomers in […]
Read MoreDaniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden Win United Airlines NYC Half Titles
McFadden and Romanchuk record first American sweep in wheelchair division By NYRR Staff Daniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden of the United States completed the first-ever American sweep of the wheelchair division at the 2019 United Airlines NYC Half on Sunday. In the men’s wheelchair division, Daniel Romanchuk followed up his TCS New York City Marathon […]
Read MoreNWBA Hall of Fame – Class of 2019
The NWBA Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2019 NWBA Hall of Fame class. By NWBA Staff. The 2019 inductees are a group of eight individuals, who made their name staples in the wheelchair basketball community. This year’s inductees include: Jamie Danskin, of Hermosa Beach, Cal. Doug Garner, of Arlington, Tex. Melvin Juette, […]
Read MoreDon’t Get Around Much Anymore?
By Bob Levine Do you love to travel but find that your mobility concerns are keeping you at home? Do you think accessible travel is only about grab bars in the shower and entrance ramps to the lobby? Well, if that’s the case, you’re back in the 20th century. If you think you are unable […]
Read MoreNWBA and RGK Wheelchairs Partnership
The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) finalized a new sponsorship agreement with RGK Wheelchairs. As part of this agreement, RGK: will be the presenting sponsor of the 2019 NWBA Junior Division Showcase Games will sponsor The 2019 Toyota National Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournaments (Prep, Varsity, and Varsity Invitational) will sponsor The 2019 Toyota National Adult Division […]
Read More2019 World Para Athletics Marathon Championship Roster Announced
2019 World Para Athletics Marathon Championship roster announced for Team USA Track & Field By Melissa Zhang U.S. Paralympics, announced the 10 athletes to compete at the 2019 World Para Athletics Marathon Championships. The roster includes five men and five women and features a range of experience and talent, including 16-time world champion Tatyana McFadden […]
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