Do Running Blades Give Amputee Sprinters an Unfair Advantage?
Ever since Oscar Pistorius began racing nondisabled sprinters, sports scientists have been debating whether running blades give amputee athletes an unfair advantage. Here’s what the science says.
Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways
Ezra Frech, Hunter Woodhall, and Noelle Lambert were among the amputee athletes who stood out at this weekend’s US Paralympic Track and Field national championships.
Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports
The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete found renewed inspiration from an unlikely source.
Move United Unveils Biggest-Ever Event Schedule
Move United, the nation’s largest network of adaptive-sports organizations, will offer 35 sanctioned events in 24 states during 2024, the largest slate of sanctioned competitions ever.
Rising Amputee Athletes Shine in Parapan American Games
The Parapan American Games have routinely served as a springboard to future Paralympic glory. Meet the amputee athletes who positioned themselves to contend for the podium in Paris next summer.
Derek Loccident Jumps to the Front of the Line
Former football player Derek Loccident had to learn the value of patience after becoming an amputee. The lesson paid off in a big way at this summer’s World Para Athletic Championships.
Do Running Blades Give Amputee Sprinters an Unfair Advantage?
Ever since Oscar Pistorius began racing nondisabled sprinters, sports scientists have been debating whether running blades give amputee athletes an unfair advantage. Here’s what the science says.
Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways
Ezra Frech, Hunter Woodhall, and Noelle Lambert were among the amputee athletes who stood out at this weekend’s US Paralympic Track and Field national championships.
Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports
The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete found renewed inspiration from an unlikely source.
Move United Unveils Biggest-Ever Event Schedule
Move United, the nation’s largest network of adaptive-sports organizations, will offer 35 sanctioned events in 24 states during 2024, the largest slate of sanctioned competitions ever.
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