Amazing shots...amazing athletes

cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
edited September 25, 2008 in Sports
Just incredible...

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/2008_summer_paralympic_games.html
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  • erson83erson83 Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2008
    I couldn'tgree more. I think NBC or whoever totally missed the ball on the olympics--I would much rather have watched true struggle and passion then 14 yr old gymnists or overpaid pros
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2008
    Wow.... Inspirational, but it tears your heart out.....

    Olympians each one (winners or losers)
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  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2008
    erson83 wrote:
    I couldn'tgree more. I think NBC or whoever totally missed the ball on the olympics--I would much rather have watched true struggle and passion then 14 yr old gymnists or overpaid pros

    I think the replays are going to be broadcast in October.
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  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2008
    Absolutely stunning!
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  • KCBearcatKCBearcat Registered Users Posts: 164 Major grins
    edited September 15, 2008
    I'm jealous... of the athletes getting to compete (and some of those killer smiles)... and of the photographers who were there to capture them...
    Alan H.
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  • pimpagpimpag Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited September 15, 2008
    Wow, that's truly amazing and very inspirational, just makes you sit back and think, these people are strong, won't let anything stop them. Must feel great for them, what an achievement, win or lose.
  • PeterLyonsPeterLyons Registered Users Posts: 158 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2008
    Definitely inspiring!
    (And I've gotta say--I had no ideas wheelchairs could have such spectacular wrecks!)
  • LensCapLensCap Registered Users Posts: 121 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2008
    Wowser, I'm Impressed!
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  • RockHead-MARockHead-MA Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited September 24, 2008
    I was there, so was my wife. Here's her medal:

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    Not staged, btw, just on her lap after the medal ceremony... a total grab shot.

    More from the medal ceremony day.
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  • RockHead-MARockHead-MA Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    One of my other favorites:

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    Could use a bit of cropping and dodging, but the paralyzed hand tells a great story, IMHO.

    371950073_sp3hA-L.jpg


    Bird's Nest
    375817091_h5TRs-L.jpg
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  • GSPePGSPeP Registered Users Posts: 3,875 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    Great pictures.

    The paralympics were on TV every day here in Belgium. At least 2 to 3 hours coverage every day.

    Some sports were more interesting to watch as they were with the olympics.
    Greetings from Belgium, Peter
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  • aj986saj986s Registered Users Posts: 1,100 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    Wow! Truly inspirational. clap.gif

    And some of the pics are brilliant!
    Tony P.
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  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    Wow, thanks for those pictures...I only wish that the Olympics will be shown on US TV!
    Photos
  • toronto18toronto18 Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    Really inspiring shots... thanks for sharing with us....
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