Paralympian Josh George Making His Mark in Wheelchair Racing
By EmmaKate Austin [vimeo 179340363 w=474] At just four years old, Josh George survived a 12-story fall from a window. He lost the use of his lower body, but hasn’t let that hold him back from succeeding as an athlete. Four-time Paralympian Josh George has a long list of racing accomplishments, but his impact on the […]
Analysis: Why the open water events will captivate Olympic audiences
By Peter Dawson And the award for the most intriguing draw of the 2016 Summer Olympics goes to… Surprise, the open water events. Sailing, rowing and the 10-kilometer swim certainly don’t offer the same excitement as watching Usain Bolt running the 400m, or Team USA Basketball going for a third straight gold medal. Analysis What […]
Troubled water? Athletes, scientists still unsure about potential health risks in Rio
By Peter Dawson In August of 2016, 50 Olympic open-water swimmers are expected to plunge into Copacabana Bay in Rio de Janeiro despite two Associated Press reports last year about viral contamination in nearby Guanabara Bay. Viruses in human intestinal and respiratory tracts may cause “vomiting, explosive diarrhea and respiratory problems,” according to one of […]
