7-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Meets Her Paralympian Hero
A San Diego student who lost her leg to bone cancer met a Paralympian who showed her what's possible. The life-changing encounter happened during a school field trip in Eastlake.
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7-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Meets Paralympic Hero in San Diego
When Estella Madrigal lost her leg to bone cancer at age seven, a chance meeting with a Paralympian showed her that her biggest challenges could become her greatest strengths. The Eastlake student's story proves how powerful role models can transform a young life.
Paralympic Champ Melissa Tapper Becomes National Coach
Australian table tennis legend Melissa Tapper, who made history competing in both Olympic and Paralympic Games, is stepping into a new role to train the next generation of athletes. The trailblazer will guide future Olympians and Paralympians as an official national coach.
Czech Archer Shatters Indoor World Record by 19 Points
Three-time Paralympian Sarka Pultar Musilova just crushed the women's W1 indoor archery world record, shooting 586 points at her national championships. The score beats the previous mark by a stunning 19 points, set just weeks earlier.
Australia's Ben Tudhope Wins 2 Medals at Winter Paralympics
Despite a dislocated shoulder, 26-year-old snowboarder Ben Tudhope claimed silver and bronze medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics. His determination made him Australia's joint third most successful Winter Paralympian ever.
Teen Kim Yunji Wins 2nd Gold at Debut Paralympics
Nineteen-year-old Kim Yunji from South Korea just won her second gold medal at her first Paralympic Winter Games, finishing a full minute ahead of her closest competitor. Meanwhile, American legend Oksana Masters claimed her 24th career Paralympic medal, cementing her place as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian ever.
Haiti's First Winter Paralympian Eyes Gold After Earthquake
Sixteen years after an earthquake trapped him under rubble for eight hours, Ralf Etienne just became Haiti's first winter Paralympian with only 80 days of skiing experience. The investment banker finished his giant slalom run in Cortina, Italy, and is already planning for gold at the 2030 Games.
Kiwi Paralympian Peters Finishes Top 5 in Treacherous Race
New Zealand's Corey Peters battled brutal snow conditions to claim fifth place in giant slalom at the 2026 Paralympics, his third top-six finish of the Games. With nearly half the field unable to finish, the 42-year-old's perseverance proved what matters most isn't always the medal.
Haiti's First Winter Paralympian Rose from Earthquake Rubble
Fifteen years after losing his leg in Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake, Ralf Etienne just made history as his country's first Winter Paralympian. With only 80 days of skiing experience, he proved to the world that anything is possible.
Kiwi Skier Adam Hall Competes in 6th Paralympics at 20 Years
Alpine skier Adam Hall is back in Italy competing in his sixth Winter Paralympic Games, exactly 20 years after his first Games in Turin. The two-time gold medalist and six-time Paralympian shows no signs of slowing down as he hunts for his sixth medal.
Flavor Flav Throws Vegas Party for U.S. Women Olympians
Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a celebration weekend in Las Vegas this July for every female U.S. Olympian and Paralympian who won a medal at the 2026 Winter Games. The event comes after the women's hockey team initially didn't receive the same White House recognition as the men's team.
Paralympian Breaks 3 Records Days After Kidney Surgery
Paralympic gold medalist Fiona Howard set three world records in three days on a horse she'd never competed with before, just weeks after spending seven weeks in the hospital recovering from kidney surgery. The para dressage rider's incredible comeback shows what's possible when determination meets trust.
French Paralympians Win Two Medals in Alpine Skiing
France's Jules Segers and Aurélie Richard brought home medals from the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Their wins push France's medal count to five at the Games.
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Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy
Paralympians from across the globe are competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, showcasing extraordinary skill and determination across alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The Milano Cortina Games are proving that the human spirit knows no limits.
Ukrainian Paralympian Credits ChatGPT for Silver Medal
A Ukrainian Paralympic biathlete used AI as his coach, psychologist, and doctor for six months before winning silver. His innovative approach shows how technology can amplify human potential in unexpected ways.
Finnish Paralympian Breaks Para Archery World Record by 5 Points
Four-time Paralympian Jere Forsberg just shattered the para archery world record at 25 meters, scoring 585 points in Finland. The 32-year-old Paralympic gold medalist surpassed a record that stood for over six years.
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Hospital Staff Rally Behind Paralympian After Lung Collapse
When a visually impaired sprinter trained so hard his lung collapsed, the hospital staff treating him didn't just help him heal. They launched a fundraiser to get him better equipment for his 2026 Commonwealth Games dream.
Paralympian Builds Prosthetics for 25 Competitors in Italy
After a snowmobiling accident took his leg, Mike Schultz built his own prosthetic when existing ones failed him. Now 25 athletes will compete wearing his designs at the Paralympics. --- ##
Oksana Masters Wins 20th Paralympic Medal Despite Injury
Team USA's most decorated Winter Paralympian claimed her 10th gold medal just weeks after battling a concussion and infection. Oksana Masters dominated the biathlon sprint in Italy, proving that resilience can triumph over adversity.
Paralympic Gold Winner Credits New Prosthetics Tech
Canadian Paralympian Tyler Turner says advanced sports prosthetics gave him back his life and helped him win gold. Now advocates are pushing to make these game-changing devices affordable for everyday Canadians.
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