Tag Archives: Paralympian

Gabi looks to Ellie for tips on handling teen spotlight

12/08/2012 – 9:00 am

When 14-year-old wheelchair fencer Gabi Down competes at London 2012, she will look for inspiration to the performances of an even younger Paralympian.
Swimmer Ellie Simmonds was the star of the British team in Beijing four years ago, where, aged just 13, she won two gold medals in the pool, becoming the youngest ever Briton to [...]

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Exhibition pictures a world of sporting inspiration and inclusion

14/05/2012 – 9:00 am

A new exhibition of photographs is showcasing the power of sport to inspire both disabled and non-disabled children, and highlighting the achievements of a key London 2012 international programme.
The exhibition in London shows how the International Inspiration “sports legacy” programme has used inclusive sport, play and physical education to address some of the issues that [...]

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