Adaptive Athletes by MARINA GOMES CUNHA PEIXOTO https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga Marina Gomes Cunha Peixoto, Turma:E, número:31 en-us 2020-08-26 16:45:31 UTC 2025-11-26 19:10:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://minhabiblioteca.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Livro.png -In 1989, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was founded in Germany to oversee the Paralympic movement and organize the Games. Its mission is "to enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world." marinapeixoto https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700486646 2020-08-26 16:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700486646 -Trischa Zorn, a blind American swimmer, is the most decorated Paralympian in history. In cross- country races, relays, the biathlon, and ice sledge racing from 1988 through 2002, she won 22 medals, 17 of them gold. marinapeixoto https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700486930 2020-08-26 16:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700486930 -In 2005, TOM AGGAR, age 27, of Great Britain, had a spinal injury that left him paralyzed in both legs. In world champion events, he won gold medals in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011. marinapeixoto https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700487268 2020-08-26 16:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700487268 -NATALIE DU TOIT, age 28, of South Africa, began competitive swimming at age 14. When she was 17, her left leg was amputated at the knee after she was hit by a car. She competed at the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Paralympics, winning 11 medals, 10 of them gold. marinapeixoto https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700487428 2020-08-26 16:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700487428 -In July 2005, the IOC conducted four ballots to decide the winner. The first three ballots eliminated Moscow, Madrid, and New York, leaving London and Paris. In the final ballot, London received fifty-four votes, with Paris getting fifty. This would be the third Olympics for London, but it would be its first time hosting the Paralympics. marinapeixoto https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700717798 2020-08-26 17:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marinapeixoto/qhg6r2cx05z35oga/wish/700717798