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Ezra Frech: How the Paralympics got their name and other key things you should know
Paralympian Ezra Frech gives us his “Paralympics 101” and details four things to keep in mind as you watch the Paris Games.
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‘Winning is believing': Paralympian Jorge Sanchez
California Paralympian Jorge Sanchez knows what he wants. The wheelchair basketball gold medalist wants people to see him as an athlete, and he wants another gold medal. Kathy Vara and Producer Mary Harris report for the NBC4 News on Feb. 28, 2024.
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Dad of 18-year-old Paralympian on his No. 1 parenting tip: ‘I never told him his dream was impossible'
Clayton Frech is the dad of 18-year-old Ezra, a track and field Paralympian and High Jump T63 world-record holder.
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Paris eyes better accessibility for disabled people with Paralympics one year away
The Paralympics start on Aug. 28, 2024 and host Paris is under pressure to find solutions to make its public transit more accessible for those with disabilities.
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Paris Olympic and Paralympic torch design unveiled
Check out the design for the torch that will travel to Paris for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Paralympics TikTok Account Slammed as Insensitive, But Not All Paralympians Are Taking Offense
An International Paralympic Committee spokesperson said the account allows them to “positively engage with younger fans about the power of Para sport as a tool for driving social inclusion.”
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U.S. Paralympic Champion Oksana Masters Confident in Resilience of the Ukrainian People
It is difficult to imagine Oksana Masters as anything but vivacious, sunny and confident. Then again, it can be difficult to imagine many parts of Oksana Masters life.
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US Paralympic Champion is Confident in Resilience of the Ukrainian People
Oksana Masters was an orphan in Ukraine until she was almost 8 years old. Her life has been an example of resilience, and she hopes to be a part of the rebuilding Ukraine.