The Nature of Ability

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Strongman lifts others

Standing six feet, eight inches tall and weighing nearly 400 pounds, Tom Stoltman has presence. The three-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man competition also has autism.

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Breaking through the Boston Marathon

Bob Hall started a wheelchair racing revolution when he crossed the finish line at the 1975 Boston Marathon.

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Power: a high voltage soccer documentary

A new feature documentary follows members of the U.S. Power Soccer team on their journey to the 2023 World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

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New sounds on the starting line

For people with PTSD, the jarring sound of a starter pistol is an unpleasant way to start a race. An international team of audio researchers and specialists may have a solution.

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The gearheads who keep the games moving

Expert adaptive equipment technicians from around the world are the unsung heroes of the Paralympics.

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Sending it for Sven

Alpine skier Patrick Halgren is the undisputed rock star of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

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Winter Paralympic storylines

There is never a shortage of intriguing athletes, events, and storylines at the Paralympics.

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Winter Paralympic sport classification guide

Athlete classification is one of the most unique and confusing aspects of the Paralympic Games.

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Russian flag to fly at Paralympics

Ukrainian officials will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic games if athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete under their own flags. Earlier this week, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) cleared the way for 10 para athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the upcoming

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The original Quad Gods

Adaptive gamers were stunning the world of esports long before Ilia Malinin took over the 2026 Winter Olympics. American figure skater Ilia Malinin is one of the breakthrough stars of the Milano Cortina games thanks to some incredible spins and a catchy nickname, but the original “Quad God” was a

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Women's para ice hockey goes global

An international development camp in Finland will help identify and motivate the next generation of women's para ice hockey players. The camp will take place at the Vierumäki Olympic Training Center, June 4–7, 2026. There will be up to 30 players and 10 staff members invited to

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Blind fans enjoy a tactile broadcast at the Super Bowl

A group of 10 blind and low-vision fans will experience Super Bowl LX using a hand-held device that translates gameplay into vibration and sound. The innovative tech is the creation of a Seattle-based start-up called OneCourt. The company worked with the NFL and Ticketmaster to bring its device to the

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