So at the 2008 Beijing Paralymics, they had these things that looked like toy cars that you could stick the javelins in, then use a remote to drive it up and down the range. They didn’t work all that well…
javelin car from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
So at the 2008 Beijing Paralymics, they had these things that looked like toy cars that you could stick the javelins in, then use a remote to drive it up and down the range. They didn’t work all that well…
javelin car from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
In the spirit of the Olympics going on now, here are some clips from the Paralympics in 2008!
Starting with a 100 meter dash by blind runners. They get partners who run with them, so it’s a challenge of teamwork too. Their running buddy can’t cross the finish line before them, but must also stay within a certain distance, so they’ve got to be about equally fit.
men’s 100 meter from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
Then on to the 4X100 on wheels! Check out the guy who was going so fast he flipped himself over!
men’s 4X100 meter race from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
And finally, the medal ceremony for the 4X100 relay.