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VA Conference inspires leadership

by Ros Dumlao - Jan 30, 2012

The Inagural Rehabilitative Adaptive Sport Training Conference gathered some of the nation’s leaders in veteran care. Read More | More News
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VA Adaptive Sport Conference

Megan Coffey - Jan 30, 2012

Attendees at the Rehabilitative Adaptive Sports Training Conference talk about the power of sport. Veterans Affairs and U.S. Paralympics partnered to host the event. Watch Video | More Video
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U.S. athletes crack top 10 in biathlon

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 30, 2012

Sit-skier Sean Halsted improved on his 10th-place finish the other day to take eigth on Sunday's long-course biathlon at the International Paralympic Committee Nordic Skiing World Cup. Read More | More News
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Biathlon conditions challenging

Paul Meznarich - Jan 29, 2012

CABLE, Wis. – Variable winds, sometimes gusting up to 15 miles per hour, added an extra challenge to the first day the biathlon competition. Read More | More News
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Day 1 of IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 27, 2012

In his second appearance at a World Cup competition, Dan Cnossen broke into the top-10 on the first day of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Nordic Skiing World Cup in Cable, Wis. Read More | More News
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Josh Olson Earns Paralympic Nomination

Katie Yergensen, USA Shooting - Jan 18, 2012

USA Shooting is proud to announce the nomination of Sergeant First Class Josh Olson (Spokane, Wash.) to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team. Read More | More News
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IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup team named

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 11, 2012

Seventeen athletes will represent Team USA at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup races in Cable, Wis. and Minneapolis, Minn., January 26-February 3. Read More | More News
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Silver at IFDS Worlds

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 17, 2012

US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics members Jen French and JP Creignou scored a silver medal in the 8-boat SKUD-18 fleet at the 2012 IFDS World Championship. Read More | More News
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10 athletes medal at Alpine Nationals

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 13, 2012

WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. - Following nine podium finishes in the NorAm slalom races, Team USA added 10 more to its count at the 2012 U.S. Adaptive Alpine National Championships. Read More | More News
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Cnossen, Kouros shine at XC champs

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 09, 2012

Many up-and-coming athletes made their mark at the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Championships as the Road to Sochi begins. Read More | More News
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Women's basketball team named for London

Lakeshore Foundation - Jan 09, 2012

The 2012 U.S. Paralympic Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, set to compete at the Paralympic Games in London this summer, has been announced. Read More | More News
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2011: Year in review

Amy Rosewater - Jan 01, 2012

Team USA and U.S. Paralympic athletes had an incredible year in 2011. As we enter 2012 and look ahead to the London Paralympic Games, we take a minute to look back on a successful 2011. Read More | More News
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U.S. claims nine podium spots at NorAm

U.S. Paralympics - Jan 11, 2012

Team USA posted nine podium finishes during the NorAm giant slalom races at Waterville Valley, N.H on Tuesday. Read More | More News
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More than $4.4M VA/USOC grants awarded

USOC - Dec 22, 2011

Ninety-five community-based organizations awarded funding to provide enhanced sport programming for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Read More | More News
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2011-12 wheelchair rugby team announced

Lakeshore Foundation - Dec 19, 2011

Nineteen athletes have been selected as members of the 2011-2012 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby National Team. Read More | More News
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Hollen makes 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team

USA Shooting - Dec 13, 2011

In accordance with the U.S. Paralympics Shooting Team selection procedures, the quota that Eric Hollen won from the 2011 IPC World Cup Sydney earns him a nomination to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Read More | More News
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Regan, Men’s Sitting Athlete of the Year

Becky Murdy - Dec 20, 2011

Dan Regan (Edmond, Okla.) has been named the 2011 U.S. Men’s Sitting Volleyball Athlete of the Year. Read More | More News
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Holloway named Sitting Athlete of Year

Becky Murdy - Dec 16, 2011

Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.) has been named the USA Volleyball Sitting Women’s Athlete of the Year for 2011. Read More | More News
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Weggemann sets world record at CanAms

U.S. Paralympics - Dec 13, 2011

Mallory Weggemann was one of 10 Americans to set records at the Can-Am Open Swimming Championships. Weggemann's 11:14.35 finish in the 800m freestyle (S7) earned her the record. Read More | More News
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Ralph Lauren announces 2012 ambassadors

USOC - Dec 09, 2011

Ralph Lauren Corporation announced its roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls which will serve as Ralph Lauren brand ambassadors leading up to and throughout the Games. Read More | More News
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Warrior Games return to Colorado Springs

U.S. Paralympics - Dec 06, 2011

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced that the Warrior Games presented by Deloitte will return to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2012. The competition will take place April 30 - May 5, 2012. Read More | More News
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Team USA athletes show holiday spirit

Anna Palmer - Dec 06, 2011

Team USA athletes showed up in full force for the annual Festival of Lights Parade in Colorado Springs, Colo., handing out flags and showing their holiday spirit. Read More | More News
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Festival of Lights Parade

USOC - Dec 06, 2011

Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Athletes came out to celebrate at the annual Festival of Lights Parade. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Can-Ams to take place in La Mirada

U.S. Paralympics - Dec 05, 2011

The 2011 Can-Am Open Swimming Championship will take place from Dec. 8-10 in La Mirada, Calif and will feature some of the top Paralympic swimmers from the U.S., Canada and other countries. Read More | More News
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Four swimmers set records at Can-Ams

U.S. Paralympics - Dec 12, 2011

Illeana Rodriguez, Anna Johannes, Kelley Becherer and Leslie Cichoki put in record-breaking performances this weekend from the 2011 Can-Am Open Swimming Championships. Read More | More News
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World Sledge Hockey Challenge recap

U.S. Paralympics - Dec 05, 2011

Team USA earned a silver medal during the 2011 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Calgary, Alberta. The sled hockey team lost 4-1 to Canada in the championship game. Read More | More News
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Kirkland to be inducted into HOF

U.S. Paralympics - Dec 01, 2011

Paralympian Bryan Kirkland will be inducted in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2012. Bryan will become the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Read More | More News
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Road to London: Episode 19

USOC/NBC - Nov 30, 2011

In this episode, Parapan American Games judo gold medalist Myles Porter talks about how he became involved in the sport and how his goal is to make the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Widhalm’s ride changed his life

Jeff Seidel - Nov 21, 2011

After suffering numerous injuries during a nine-month stint in Iraq, Justin Widhalm is now riding on a path that hopefully will lead to the Paralympic Games next summer in London. Read More | More News
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Team USA caps successful Parapan Ams

U.S. Paralympics - Nov 20, 2011

Team USA finished the 2011 Parapan American Games with a total of 132 medals, third overal in total medals won. Read More | More News