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NO MEDALS!!
We had a terrible gasoline shortage in Charlotte, NC on the weekend of our state Senior Games meet and I did not get to compete -- Any body know of a reasonably close by meet which is open to all comers? Please sent me a PM if you do, Thanks!
Golf MARATHON
Just back from what can only be described as a golf marathon at Bandon Dunes Golf "Resort" in Bandon, Oregon.
Why "GOLF MARATHON?" We walked up and down and among sand dunes for over 50 miles in 3 1/2 days. I hit nearly 800 golf balls and swung the club over 1500 times including practice.
In addition, the elements made a difficult game that much more difficult. Winds blow non-stop along the coast of Oregon. The marine layer which looks like a fog bank early in the morning before the winds come up, moves like a bullet train in the afternoon when energy from the sun powers the clouds.
Why "GOLF MARATHON?" We walked up and down and among sand dunes for over 50 miles in 3 1/2 days. I hit nearly 800 golf balls and swung the club over 1500 times including practice.
In addition, the elements made a difficult game that much more difficult. Winds blow non-stop along the coast of Oregon. The marine layer which looks like a fog bank early in the morning before the winds come up, moves like a bullet train in the afternoon when energy from the sun powers the clouds.
Wheelchair Rugby USA Claims Gold 2008
The United States beat Australia 53-44 in the Wheelchair Rugby Mixed Open gold medal match during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008.
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Olympic Favorite!!
My favorite moment was watching the swimming competition. Jason Lezak, swimming the anchor, turned in the fastest relay split of all time, 46.06, to give the American men's 4x100m relay team the gold medal over the French in the most exciting, harrowing, unbelievable relay race ever -- immediately and indisputably one of the greatest sports moment ever. The victory marked the second of the eight gold medals Phelps would win at the Beijing Olympics. And up on the deck, Phelps -- amid teammates Garrett Weber-Gale and Cullen Jones -- let loose with a scream of sheer exultation.
I could feel his excitement and was overjoyed to know that we had won another gold medal. Go Team USA!!!
8th Gold medal
So many great moments, but my favorite was seeing the swimming race where Michael Phelps got his 8th gold medal. I've watched a lot of swimming races over the years, but this one topped them all.
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
Schedule
Sat, Sep 06 Opening Ceremony LIVE
Sun, Sep 07 Swimming LIVE
Mon, Sep 08 Swimming LIVE
Tue, Sep 09 Track & Field LIVE
Wed, Sep 10 Swimming LIVE
Thu, Sep 11 Swimming LIVE
Thu, Sep 11 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE (USA v. AUS)
Fri, Sep 12 Track & Field LIVE
Fri, Sep 12 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE
Sat, Sep 13 Track & Field LIVE
Sat, Sep 13 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE
Sun, Sep 14 Track & Field LIVE
Sun, Sep 14 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE
Mon, Sep 15 Swimming LIVE
Mon, Sep 15 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE (Gold medal)
Tue, Sep 16 Rugby Final LIVE
Wed, Sep 17 Closing Ceremony LIVE
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"The Paralympics got some balls rolling," said Jia Yong, sports director of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, "changes have been made, and more are on the way."
Jia still remembers that 20 years ago when he trained with his swimmers in Beijing, one man came to them and asked if they were from homeless shelters. "The public mindset is changing. People have become more accepting and caring as the society develops," he said.
"Sports transform the lives of individuals. It also spurs social changes," Jia said. "The Paralympic Games will benefit more disabled population in ways like promoting social awareness, integration, and the adoption of favorable policies," he said. Some 50 technicians who are trained to repair the artificial limbs for the Paralympians are also important "personnel legacies", he added.
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Sat, Sep 06 Opening Ceremony LIVE
Sun, Sep 07 Swimming LIVE
Mon, Sep 08 Swimming LIVE
Tue, Sep 09 Track & Field LIVE
Wed, Sep 10 Swimming LIVE
Thu, Sep 11 Swimming LIVE
Thu, Sep 11 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE (USA v. AUS)
Fri, Sep 12 Track & Field LIVE
Fri, Sep 12 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE
Sat, Sep 13 Track & Field LIVE
Sat, Sep 13 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE
Sun, Sep 14 Track & Field LIVE
Sun, Sep 14 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE
Mon, Sep 15 Swimming LIVE
Mon, Sep 15 Wheelchair Basketball LIVE (Gold medal)
Tue, Sep 16 Rugby Final LIVE
Wed, Sep 17 Closing Ceremony LIVE
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"The Paralympics got some balls rolling," said Jia Yong, sports director of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, "changes have been made, and more are on the way."
Jia still remembers that 20 years ago when he trained with his swimmers in Beijing, one man came to them and asked if they were from homeless shelters. "The public mindset is changing. People have become more accepting and caring as the society develops," he said.
"Sports transform the lives of individuals. It also spurs social changes," Jia said. "The Paralympic Games will benefit more disabled population in ways like promoting social awareness, integration, and the adoption of favorable policies," he said. Some 50 technicians who are trained to repair the artificial limbs for the Paralympians are also important "personnel legacies", he added.
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Favorite Olympic moment
My favorite Olympic moment was seeing Shawn Johnson receive her gold medal. She worked so hard to get it.a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk; 205828717;14015379;j?http://www.eons. com/groups/group/athletic-inspiration- and-training">
olympics
my favorite moment-was besides the opening ceremony!! the whole event I was a runner ,horse trainer.. I envy all those still able to carry on the dedication,through the pain, the defeats,the weather!To the unspoken heroes too....the softly spoken handicapped olympians,who know no boundaries!!!
