The Paralympics
are being held right now.
Greg Smith led our athletes
out at the 2012 Opening Ceremony.
Australia is winning so many medals…
But,
after the media frenzy
of the “able-bodied” Olympics,
many people seem to lose interest
in what’s happening
with the Paralympics.
Seems unfair.
Already, our Paralympians
have won 7 gold medals!
We’ve also won 4 silver medals
and 8 bronze medals!
Third place in the medal
tally
is impressive…
Our athletes are doing
an incredible job!
includes 161 athletes
and for about half of them,
this will
be their first Olympic Games.
The Paralympic Games
are not “new” for all our
athletes…
London will be the 11th
Paralympic games for Libby
Kosmala,
who represents Australia in shooting.
11 games!
That is real dedication
and determination!
Our team will be competing
against over 4200
athletes,
from 165 countries.
There is a bit of pressure
on our team…
high
standards…
Since 1996, Australia has
consistently ranked
in the top five
countries
in the medal tally.
So far, it seems
these amazing Aussies
will be
able to stay in
the top five again these games.
Good luck!
Keep up to date:
Australian Paralympic Team
on facebook.
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