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Two Psychologists Join Athletes Without Limits Staff

Two Psychologists Join Athletes Without Limits Staff

January 15, 2011: DC-Area Psychologists Volunteer to Help Athletes with Intellectual Disability Qualify for Paralympics

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Maria D’Andrea and Gail Morning Make Strong Showing at First Paralympic Meet

Maria D’Andrea and Gail Morning Make Strong Showing at First Paralympic Meet

June 1, 2010: Athletes Without Limits swimmers compete together with physically disabled Paralympic swimmers for the first time at the 2010 GTAC Disability Meet at the University of Cincinnati.

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We’re looking for exceptional athletes…

We’re looking for exceptional athletes…

To build US teams in cycling, rowing, swimming, table tennis, track & field and other sports.

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Athlete Without Limits’ Syd Lea Wins MABRA Cyclocross Series

Athlete Without Limits’ Syd Lea Wins MABRA Cyclocross Series

December 15, 2009: Lea won 2 races and placed in the top in most others (competing against non-disabled riders) to capture the 2009 series title.

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Vote on re-inclusion into Paralympics passes

Vote on re-inclusion into Paralympics passes

November 27, 2009: Athletes with intellectual disability headed for London 2012 Paralympics!

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IPC to Vote on Re-inclusion into Paralympics

IPC to Vote on Re-inclusion into Paralympics

November 19, 2009: Your support is needed to make sure the US votes "yes" to re-inclusion in the 2012 Paralympics.

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Cyclocross Race to Benefit Athletes Without Limits

Cyclocross Race to Benefit Athletes Without Limits

November 29, 2009: Taneytown, MD
Get muddy, bring the kids and work off that turkey!

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BBC Coverage of Reinclusion into Paralympics

BBC Coverage of Reinclusion into Paralympics

BBC Sport has provided news coverage of the re-inclusion (2009) of athletes with intellectual disability in Paralympic competition. Athletes with intellectual disability participated in the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney games but were banned from competition when members of Spain's basketball team were found to have no disability.

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Athletes Without Limits’ Syd Lea Earns Silver at USA Track & Field Disability 5k Cross Country Meet

Athletes Without Limits’ Syd Lea Earns Silver at USA Track & Field Disability 5k Cross Country Meet

October 4, 2009: Athletes Without Limits staff met a talented group of distance runners on the beautiful waterfront cross country course. It was an opportunity to meet distance runners Steven Cuomo and Marcus Saunders.

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Courier Times Features Global Games Swimmer Maria D’Andrea

Courier Times Features Global Games Swimmer Maria D’Andrea

"A world of experience for Bensalem's D'Andrea" by Karen Sangillo, Staff Writer

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US Brings Home Medals and High Rankings at 2009 Global Games

US Brings Home Medals and High Rankings at 2009 Global Games

July 14, 2009 : Three US athletes with intellectual disability represented the US at the 2009 Global Games held in Liberec, Czech Republic July 5 – 14. Nearly 1,000 elite athletes from 40 countries competed for gold, silver and bronze in seven sports.

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USA Wins First Medal at 2009 Global Games

USA Wins First Medal at 2009 Global Games

July 8, 2009: Liberec, Czech Republic - Cyclist Syd Lea Wins Bronze in Individual Time Trial; Swimmer Maria D'Andrea Ranks 8th in the World in Distance Event.

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First US Team to Compete at Global Games in Czech Republic July 5-14

First US Team to Compete at Global Games in Czech Republic July 5-14

June 29, 2009: Nearly 1,500 elite athletes with intellectual disability from 40 countries will compete for world championships in nine sports.

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2009 Global Games Czech Republic

2009 Global Games Czech Republic

July 4-15, 2009: Liberec, Czech Republic - With the startup of Athletes Without Limits opportunities to compete at a high level in Cycling, Swimming, Track & Field, Rowing, Table Tennis and other sports are open to US athletes for the first time!

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Recruiting Athletes for First US Team to Compete at Global Games

Recruiting Athletes for First US Team to Compete at Global Games

March 1, 2009: Athletes Without Limits is looking for talented athletes with intellectual disability for new international opportunity to compete against top athletes in the World.

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