Scout Bassett on Changing the Future of Paralympic Sports
Growing up, the idea of running never crossed Scout Bassett’s mind. Prior to getting fitted for her first running prosthetic at 14, she had never actually seen one — it …
Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games, featuring athletes with an impairment, take place shortly after every Olympic Games in the same host city.
After losing a limb, Stef Reid found resilience through athletics
This past year-and-a-half has highlighted many things, not least that physical activity truly is a lifeline. For Paralympian long-jumper and runner Stef Reid, the benefits of exercise – sports in …
Jessica Long doesn’t want to Tokyo to be her last Paralympic appearance
As a leap year baby, Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long‘s birthday – February 29 – technically only comes around once every four years. Over the years, she has become accustomed to …
Melissa Stockwell aims for podium in Tokyo
Paralympian Melissa Stockwell knew early on in life she wanted to join the United States military. “It sounds cheesy, but I loved our country from a very young age,” Stockwell …
Paralympic athlete slams woman who scolded her for parking in handicapped spot
In a scathing clip, a Paralympic swimmer took to TikTok to call out a woman who had allegedly criticized her for parking in a handicapped spot. On Jan. 13, 28-year-old …
Amputee fashion show in Tokyo features Paralympic athletes
Paralympic athletes took to the catwalk in Japan on Tuesday for the “Amputee Venus Show”. The event marked the date when the Paralympic Games would have opened. The Olympics and …
