Determined Discus Champion Dennis Ogbe Turns Childhood Tragedy to Triumph Story by Carla Carlton Dennis Ogbe grips the discus in his right hand. He swings his arm a few times, then twists at the waist as far to the left as he can. With one explosive move and a guttural cry he snaps back, letting…
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Discus Champion Turns Childhood Tragedy to Triumph
Dennis Covered by U.S. Paralympics
Ogbe is no Long Shot In Shot Put, Discus By: Joanne C. Gerstner Dennis Ogbe knows the question is coming before it is even asked: How does he do it all? Ogbe, a U.S. Paralympic track and field hopeful for the 2012 London Games, is juggling a full-time job, a wife and small child and…
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Opening Ceremonies of 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships
Opening Ceremonies mark official start of 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2011 CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand—The Rt Hon. John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, officially opened the 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships on Friday in a ceremony held in Christchurch. Taking place at midday more than 1,000…
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Team USA Ready for Competition at World Championships
Team USA ready for competition to begin at 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2011 CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand—Spikes are set, tires are pumped and prosthetics are tuned as 51 U.S. athletes are making their final preparations to compete at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships, which begin on Saturday, January 22.…
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