I doubt the athletes competing would agree with you GH.
They want to win a medal on merit, not just because they have a disability and are motivated enough to compete in sport..
I agree though, i find them very inspirational but if you told these guys i reckon you would get a very modest response. Something else to commend all of the Olympians on (including the Paralympians).
the one legged cyclist steaming round the velodrome breaking the world record - sorry SMASHING the world record was incredible. The swimmers paralysed from the waist down were unbelievable as well - their upper body strength must be immense.
[cite]Posted By: Salad[/cite]do you have to have certain disabilities to compete in certain events?
Eg. can a blind swimmer compete against someone paraylsed from the waist down?
Yes, they have a number of classifications.
Last night there were three degrees of visual impairment and about 7 others for the swimming.
In some of the cycling they had factoring which means, I think, you get time taken away depending on the nature of the disability so one British woman had to get a speed close to Chris Hoy if she wanted to win.
The captain of the GB rugby team is a lad from Sidcup. I was there the day he broke his neck playing for Charlton Park 4ths. Sickening sight to see someone laying on the ground not moving.
[cite]Posted By: Valley McMoist[/cite]The captain of the GB rugby team is a lad from Sidcup. I was there the day he broke his neck playing for Charlton Park 4ths. Sickening sight to see someone laying on the ground not moving.
I hope this doesn't get taken the wrong way, but does anyone know if the Paralympians are drugs tested the same as the able bodied athletes?
The only reason I ask is that with some disabilities I would imagine that sufferers maybe need drugs to assist their condition. For example, steroids are a common treatment for various conditions, but would that mean someone taking such a (prescribed) drug would be ineligible to compete?
Don't even know why I'm asking really - the question just popped into my head so I thought I would share it with the group!
Extremely humbled by these fantastic people, living with disabilities is one thing, competing at the highest level is something else.....they should be an inspiration to us all.
Obviously almost all without exception will be on medication and my understanding is that they have to register the drugs that they are prescribed with.
[cite]Posted By: Off_it[/cite]I hope this doesn't get taken the wrong way, but does anyone know if the Paralympians are drugs tested the same as the able bodied athletes?
The only reason I ask is that with some disabilities I would imagine that sufferers maybe need drugs to assist their condition. For example, steroids are a common treatment for various conditions, but would that mean someone taking such a (prescribed) drug would be ineligible to compete?
Don't even know why I'm asking really - the question just popped into my head so I thought I would share it with the group!
Yep, one was caught yesterday, can't find the news link at the moment though
Also, I imagine there is official dispensation for drugs vital to treatment, for example Paul Scholes has international clearance for the steriods found in his asthma inhaler
[cite]Posted By: TelinOz[/cite]Extremely humbled by these fantastic people, living with disabilities is one thing, competing at the highest level is something else.....they should be an inspiration to us all.
Obviously almost all without exception will be on medication and my understanding is that they have to register the drugs that they are prescribed with.
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They want to win a medal on merit, not just because they have a disability and are motivated enough to compete in sport..
I agree though, i find them very inspirational but if you told these guys i reckon you would get a very modest response. Something else to commend all of the Olympians on (including the Paralympians).
the one legged cyclist steaming round the velodrome breaking the world record - sorry SMASHING the world record was incredible. The swimmers paralysed from the waist down were unbelievable as well - their upper body strength must be immense.
Inspirational people the lot of 'em.
WSS, agree with you.
Eg. can a blind swimmer compete against someone paraylsed from the waist down?
What those categories are i have no idea.
Yes, they have a number of classifications.
Last night there were three degrees of visual impairment and about 7 others for the swimming.
In some of the cycling they had factoring which means, I think, you get time taken away depending on the nature of the disability so one British woman had to get a speed close to Chris Hoy if she wanted to win.
Andy barrow
He is a Charlton fan.
There was an article in the programme about him a year or two back.
The only reason I ask is that with some disabilities I would imagine that sufferers maybe need drugs to assist their condition. For example, steroids are a common treatment for various conditions, but would that mean someone taking such a (prescribed) drug would be ineligible to compete?
Don't even know why I'm asking really - the question just popped into my head so I thought I would share it with the group!
at least someone does :-)
Obviously almost all without exception will be on medication and my understanding is that they have to register the drugs that they are prescribed with.
Yep, one was caught yesterday, can't find the news link at the moment though
Also, I imagine there is official dispensation for drugs vital to treatment, for example Paul Scholes has international clearance for the steriods found in his asthma inhaler
I'll let you into a little secret Ben....so was I.
It was very moving
Top post Tel.
I caught a bit of the interview and had to laugh as she wept and sobbed saying how happy she was - good on her.
Over 100 medals now for GB and over 40 golds - 2nd place.
(and ahead of the US)