Topic: Beijing 2008

London Celebrates Olympians

London Celebrates Olympians

Londoners turned out en masse today to celebrate Great Britain’s more than 500 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Gold Medalists Chris Hoy (cycling), Rebecca Adlington (swimming), and Victoria Pendleton (track cycling) were among those featured on the 12 floats that snaked … More »

Running with a Guide

Running with a Guide

I’ve been awed by the accomplishments of the Paralympic athletes this past week as they have overcome physical challenges to achieve athletic goals most people would never have set for them. There is Oscar Pretorius and his “blades,” Natalie du … More »