THE PARALYMPIC GAMES
By Madeline.P
This is just one of the many events in the Paralympics. Track events.
This is one of the champions that has won some of gold silver and bronze medals.
Summer Paralympic events
Some of the current events in the Paralympic Games are:
- Archery
- Para canoe
- Volleyball
- Athletics
- Para triathlon
- Wheelchair basketball
- Boccia
- Powerlifting
- Wheelchair fencing
Competitors
Some of the competitors from the selected sport are:
Wheelchair basketball
- Amanda Carter
- Amber Merritt
- Bill Latham
- Brad Ness
- Brett Stibners
- Bridie Kean
- Clare Nott
- Cobi Crispin
- Dylan Alcott
- Grant Mizens
Winnings
In 2012 Australia was ranked 5th and had a total of 85 medals. 32 gold, 23 silver and 30 bronze. Australia was being closely followed by USA and was hot on Ukraine's heels.
In the year 2000 Australia was ranked 1st with an astonishing total of 149 winning medals.
Event time
The summer Paralympics started in 1969 and the next games will be in 2016. The Paralympic games are an event held every 4 years. Australia is scheduled to compete at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The paralympic games are held in different countries every four years.
The Paralympic Games are a event for selected athletes with any disability. They follow the Olympic Games, with both summer and winter Games.