The final day of the Paralympic Games was huge – so huge that I’ve decided to split it into three parts. Part One is the final events in the morning at the Whistler Paralympic Park. Here Susannah witnessed the Cross-Country 1km Sprints. Here are some of the highlights – the winners and their Medal Presentations.
In the Men’s Sitting Category Russia continued their Cross-Country Success swooping Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Francesca Porcellato of Italy wins the Women’s Sitting Category.
Here she is sporting Italy’s only Gold Medal of the Games.
In the Men’s Visually Impaired Category Brian McKeever picked up his third Gold Medal of the Games and amazingly finished the race ahead of his guide and brother Robin.
Zebastian Modin of Sweden took bronze. At just 15 years old, Zebastian is the youngest competitor of the 2010 Paralympic Games and a great hope for future Golds for Sweden.
Brian congratulated Zebastian on his success.
Here are Brian and Zebastien with Silver Medallist Nikolay Polukhin of Russia.
In the Women’s Visually Impaired Category Germany’s Verena Bentele picked up her fifth Gold Medal.
Her she is riding high on the shoulders of her guide Thomas Friedrich.
Yoshihiro Nitta from Japan took Gold in the Men’s Standing Category.
Oleksandra Kononova of the Ukraine took Gold in the Women’s Standing Category….
….and Shoko Ota took silver, completing a good day for Japan.
“Mr Japan” was there to offer support 
Lastly from Whistler Paralympic Park, here’s an idea of the life of a photographer – fabulous images and great experiences, but it’s not all glamour, it’s cold, wet and crowded. BTW – Susannah’s standing up taking this shot 
Day Ten (Part Two) will feature the Closing Ceremony so stay tuned.
