A Paralympic Hand-Cyclist Wins Gold Just Before the Anniversary of His Tragic Accident

Alex Zanardi had been a successful racing driver for over 10 years when he suffered a tragic crash that resulted in the amputation of both his legs. After fully recovering, Alex returned to the wheel and was able to continue racing with the help of prosthetic legs and a hand-operated brake. Around the same time,…

Despite Losing His Arms, This Paralympian Is a Master Table Tennis Player

Ibrahim Hamadtou was a child when he tragically lost both his arms in a train accident in Damietta, Egypt. Now 43, he’s an inspiration to many as an incredible table tennis player who just made his debut at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. After attempting to play table tennis with a paddle…

These 4 Paralympians Finished the 1500-Meter Race Faster Than Any Olympians

At the 2016 Olympics this Summer, the United States’ Matthew Centrowitz Jr. completed the men’s 1500-meter race in an incredible 3:50. Meanwhile, at the 2016 Paralympics, Algerian runner Abdellatif Baka just finished the same exact race – except for the visually impaired – in a whopping 3:48.29. While Abdellatif’s achievement is astounding all on its…