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The Sports Archives – The Paralympics: From Humble Beginnings to Present Day!

The original Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece in ancient times as a tribute to Zeus. Every four years, athletes would come together to show their prowess. However, the Games came to a halt roughly 1600 years ago when … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Overcoming All Odds – Five Inspirational Disabled Athletes!

The London Olympics were incredible for myriad reasons, but one of the most important of these was undoubtedly the treatment of the Paralympics. For possibly the first time, the Paralympics were treated as of equal importance, and the Paralympians were … Continue reading

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