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Paralympics – Day Ten (Part Two)

I started the Day in Whistler Village. In the morning I checked out the Whistler Olympic Celebration Plaza Inclusive Playground. This playground is one of three showcase inclusive playgrounds built in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler and has great accessibility for the disabled. This is part of the concept of “legacy” which the Games strives to…

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Paralympics – Day Ten (Part One)

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….

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Paralympics – Day Nine

Day Nine was an extremely busy day with Gold Medal Events taking place both in Whistler and in Vancouver. Susannah went up to Whistler to the Paralympic Park and saw the Women’s Relay 3×2.5 km and the Men’s Relay 1×4 km + 2×5 km. In these events each team member skis one leg. Teams are…

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Paralympics – Day Eight

Day Eight Susannah had the early start up at Whistler Creekside for Alpine Skiing. The stands were full of supporters of all nationalities. Here’s Canada’s Lauren Woolstencroft winning gold. Next Susannah headed down to the Village to catch the Canadian Mint Exhibition at the Snow Dome (she got a Canadian Mint Pin too – I’m…

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Paralympics – Day Seven

On Day Seven I was lucky enough to be sent up to Whistler Paralympic Park, nestled in the Callaghan Valley where the Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon were being held. It was a beautiful day so I went up early to catch some of the action and to just enjoy the view. First up was the…

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