Paralympics

[Jukes]

Much rather watch the Paralympics on 9 then the Olympics, that much more inspirational

And we actually win something here

[Ringo]

Check this guy out


from ABC Grandstand
This is one of the great stories of the Paralympics. Matthew Stutzman, a 29-year-old archer from the United States, is competing in London. Stutzman was born without arms, but he has overcome his disability to achieve great things in his life. One of his greatest achievements, came earlier this week, when he won silver at the 2012 Games.Picture Tweet from @ London2012 Great shot! Matt Stutzman (USA) takes the silver medal in the men's Archery Individual Compound

Very Inspirational - Try positioning a bow with your feet and holding the arrow with your mouth. Very inspirational and well done to Matt.
Congrats to Jacqi Freeney.  Really enjoying the expressions on all athletes regardless of where they finish.

Do not know what is happening in other states but a parade for the Paralympians is being held at Lunch time next Friday in Brisbane. If parades  are replicated in other states and we have the opportunity lets get out and show our support for these real inspirational heroes.

[BratPack]

Alex Zanardi won gold last night  :)

For those of you wondering who Alex Zanardi is. Maybe this will jog your memory (WARNING: Disturbing Footage)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfTsWU6xd00

[Capper]

Alex Zanardi won gold last night  :)

For those of you wondering who Alex Zanardi is. Maybe this will jog your memory (WARNING: Disturbing Footage)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfTsWU6xd00

yeh i remember that crash, horrific. Well done to Alex on the Gold

[Capper]

5th Australia 22 Gold   16 Silver   23 Bronze

Jacqueline Freney now has 6 gold medals for the games
Matthew Cowdrey now has 3 gold and 2 silver for the games

Australia 64 Canada 52 in the first game of the rugby

And the Aussie mens and womens wheelchair basketball team both play USA tonight, winners to the gold medal match

Go Straya  !!!!!!!!

[tbagrocks]

can our girls beat the US in the wheely Bball? scores level ;D

[Colliwobblers]

we are batting way above our average so many medals, great effort by the team I must say.

and nobody but nobody beats the US in basketball....

think the spanish did last olympics tho? someone did, but my money will always be on the US in this sport..

[tbagrocks]

6 points up ;D

[tbagrocks]

hold your breath

1 point 26 seconds ???

[tbagrocks]

they missed the final shot and.............

Australia beat USA at Olympic Basketball

[Capper]

they missed the final shot and.............

Australia beat USA at Olympic Basketball

what are game. 3rd quarter US 2 points, 4th quarter Aussie 2 points, but tat 2 points won us the game!!!

Can the men do the same, hopefully

[Capper]

they missed the final shot and.............

Australia beat USA at Olympic Basketball

what are game. 3rd quarter US 2 points, 4th quarter Aussie 2 points, but tat 2 points won us the game!!!

Can the men do the same, hopefully

can we ever, smashed them like guitars winning 72-63

current medal tally
Australia 25 Gold   18 Silver   26 Bronze

Go Straya  !!!!!!!!

[Ringo]

Congratulations to Matt Cowdrey on his 11th Career Gold Medal and now the leading Gold Medal Paralympian of all time. (Maybe short lived with Jacqui Freeny catching up)

[Capper]

Congratulations to Matt Cowdrey on his 11th Career Gold Medal and now the leading Gold Medal Paralympian of all time. (Maybe short lived with Jacqui Freeny catching up)

Yes well done Matty and also Jacqui who picked up her 7th gold for the games

[Capper]

Congratulations to Matt Cowdrey on his 11th Career Gold Medal and now the leading Gold Medal Paralympian of all time. (Maybe short lived with Jacqui Freeny catching up)

Yes well done Matty and also Jacqui who picked up her 7th gold for the games

Jacqui now has her 8th gold medal for the games and Matty has his 12th career gold medal. Well done to the Women's wheelchair basketball team getting a silver medal

current medal tally
Australia 29 Gold   20 Silver   26 Bronze

Go Straya  !!!!!!!!