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Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner just shattered her own world record in the 200 meters, cutting more than a full second off her previous time. She now holds world records in all nine women's T53 wheelchair racing events.
When a tiny kitten arrived at a Cincinnati shelter with injured back legs, staff built him a custom wheelchair from rulers, zip ties, and toy cars. Little Gelato is already getting stronger thanks to their creative solution.
A small-town ice cream shop is breaking a world record with Hot Wheels track while raising money for off-road wheelchairs. For just $5, you can buy a piece of history and help someone with disabilities explore the outdoors.
A South African entrepreneur is training people with disabilities to fix wheelchairs in their own communities, solving a massive gap in healthcare access. His success story reveals both the promise and the barriers facing health innovators across the country.
A Dallas ISD student is breaking records and blazing trails as the district's first youth wheelchair track athlete to advance to regionals. The historic achievement marks a turning point for adaptive athletics in one of Texas's largest school districts.
A firefighter in Baltimore carried a man in a wheelchair to safety after flames broke out in his home. The dramatic rescue was captured on video and shared by local fire officials.
Eight Nigerian wheelchair basketball athletes are competing in Angola this week for a chance to represent their country at the Commonwealth Games. The team's journey highlights Nigeria's growing commitment to inclusive sports and para-athlete excellence.
Team Canada claimed gold in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating China in the final. Sweden secured bronze in the mixed team event that showcased incredible athletic skill on ice.
Mamudo Baldé just became Europe's fastest wheelchair racer, clocking 13.61 seconds in the 100m T54 and missing the world record by just seven hundredths of a second. His performance in Switzerland proves that the 2028 Paralympic Games are going to be absolutely electric.
The University of Michigan made history by capturing its first wheelchair tennis national championship, defeating defending champion Alabama in a thrilling final. The victory marks a major milestone for the sport's growth at the collegiate level.
Houston Children's Charity is giving away 50 wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need, shattering their own record from last year. The $5.3 million donation represents the largest distribution of its kind in the country.
Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team claimed second place at the Ottawa Invitational, a key warmup before hosting the World Championships in September. Paralympic bronze medallist Leanne Taylor also placed fourth at the Para Triathlon Series, just 10 months after giving birth. #
Apple just unveiled a groundbreaking accessibility feature that lets people control motorized wheelchairs using only their eyes through the Vision Pro headset. The technology offers independence to users with conditions like ALS who previously needed assistance to move.
Ireland's wheelchair rugby squad has surged to third place in global rankings after three straight championship wins, earning them a showdown with powerhouse France. The rising team heads to France in July for crucial World Cup prep matches.
When a woman's electric wheelchair became trapped in soft sand as the tide rushed in, four rescue teams worked together to bring her safely to shore. The Friday afternoon rescue at New Brighton Beach shows how communities rally when seconds count.
British wheelchair curlers Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean are back in medal contention at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics after winning two straight matches. The duo defeated the United States 5-4 on Friday in a nail-biting final end.
Two British teenagers just made history by winning the first-ever standalone World Team Cup for junior wheelchair tennis players. Will Barton, 15, and Matthew Knoesen, 13, dominated the competition without losing a single match.
Canada's wheelchair curling team clinched Paralympic gold with a heart-stopping final throw, securing their first win in the sport since 2014. For lead Collinda Joseph, the victory caps a 15-year journey of perseverance after a life-changing train accident.
Swiss athlete Marcel Hug dominated the London Marathon wheelchair race for the sixth year in a row, cementing his place as one of the sport's greatest champions. His performance showcased the incredible athleticism and determination that defines elite adaptive sports.
Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.
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