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Back in 1948, Sir Ludwig Guttman, a neurologist who was working with World War II veterans with spinal injuries at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, began using sport as part of the rehabilitation programmes of his patients. He set up a competition with other hospitals to coincide with the London Olympics in that year. Over the next decade Guttman's care plan was adopted by other spinal injury units in Britain and competition grew.
In 1960, the Olympics were held in Rome, and Guttmann brought 400 wheelchair athletes to the Olympic city to compete. The modern Parallel Olympics (or "Paralympics") were born.
Lela Lemke
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What does the word paralympics stand for?
it is parrel or along side olympics
How are the Paralympics different from the Olympics?
The paralympics are for disabled people
When did Ahmed Kelly join the paralympics?
In 2012 Paralympics
Will there be an Olympic flame at the paralympics?
there is an olympic flame at the paralympics
When was Paralympics Ireland created?
Paralympics Ireland was created in 1987.
Is diving in the paraolimpics?
Yes diving is in the paralympics. It was in the Beijing Paralympics 2008.
Where was the Paralympics?
The Paralympics is like the Olympics, but for people with disabilities. Hope this answer is helpful.
Who won the first Paralympics?
The first Paralympics were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960. These were the first official Paralympics, and also the first international games. Italy won the first Paralympics with 29 gold medals.
Do the paralympics have the games each yaer?
Yes the paralympics do have the games each year.
What is the Paralympics games?
The Paralympics are Olympics for the disabled. They are usually held the week after the Olympics
What type of athletes are featured in the paralympics?
Paralympics are for physically disabled or blind athletes.
Who invented the Paralympics?
Sir Ludwig Guttman invented the Paralympics in 1948.
