Saturday, September 1, 2012

US Paralympic Update

Have you been watching? The Paralympic Games are attracting more followers than ever! We are proud of report that Matt Stutzman is moving forward in the Men's Compound - Open. For details on his results, go here.

The US men's wheelchair Basketball team beat Italy 77 to 51. Iowa native Josh Turek put 10 points on the board. To review the bracket, go here.

And in case you haven't hear, Oscar Pistorius set a new world record in the men's 200m. Go here to learn more about Pistorius. You won't want to miss the the final for this event. Details here.

Athlete to watch for - Josh George. Josh came to Iowa over Memoria Day weekend this year to help with a Paralympic Track and Field clinic. Josh is competing in several events over the course of the Games. With four gold medals under his belt, Josh will be sure to deliver during these games.