I am quite happy they are lifting this ban!
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/8142170?MSNHPHCP>1=39002
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/8142170?MSNHPHCP>1=39002
Double amputee allowed to compete in the Olympics
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I guess if someone really believes that his prosthetic limbs give him an unfair advantage, they are free to cut both of their own legs off and use carbon blades instead, right?
TooFarTampa
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He hasn't met the Olympic qualifying standards for his event yet.
However, Natalie du Toit has:
http://tinyurl.com/4k6qwg
"Du Toit lost her left leg in an accident when she was just 17 years old. She was knocked off her scooter by a motorist on her way home from training and her leg took the brunt of the damage while the scooter remained barely dented.
She was persuaded to change her focus and concentrate on marathon swimming as it contains less starts and turns, although she has to withstand the rough treatment and jostling for position in the water."
However, Natalie du Toit has:
http://tinyurl.com/4k6qwg
"Du Toit lost her left leg in an accident when she was just 17 years old. She was knocked off her scooter by a motorist on her way home from training and her leg took the brunt of the damage while the scooter remained barely dented.
She was persuaded to change her focus and concentrate on marathon swimming as it contains less starts and turns, although she has to withstand the rough treatment and jostling for position in the water."
inclusion
it is fantastic that the powers that be have overcome the fear of something different and are allowing this man to participate. I hate the mentality that says you can't do something becasue it has never been done. It is encouraging to see some desire to include, rather than exclude people..
it is fantastic that the powers that be have overcome the fear of something different and are allowing this man to participate. I hate the mentality that says you can't do something becasue it has never been done. It is encouraging to see some desire to include, rather than exclude people..
The removal of this ban is what the Olympics should be all about. Overcoming diversity and obstacles. I hope a Gold medal is won.
Make that adversity instead of diversity.