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It was silver and bronze for Team USA’s Brittni Mason and Deja Young in the women’s T47 100m dash at the Tokyo Paralympics. Mason and Venezuela’s Lisbeli Marina Vera Andrade were neck and neck at the line, but Vera Andrade just bested Mason to claim victory of the Aug. 31 race. “When I crossed the
August marks the end of summer, but we are still on the move with our outdoor walks, hikes, and runs. And when it gets too unbearably hot, we prefer the comfort of our own home or gym with air conditioning but can still get in a good sweat sesh. Check out the athletic shoes our
Vitamin C is the one of the most common dietary supplements taken by Americans, and there’s undoubtedly benefits to making sure you’re getting enough of this important nutrient. Vitamin C is necessary for the growth, development, and repair of body tissues, and it also aids in collagen production, iron production, and wound healing. However, “the
In an emotional moment on Monday, 19-year-old Avani Lekhara became the first woman to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games for India. Lekhara made history not only with a gold medal in the R-2 Women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event, but also by winning India its first medal for shooting in either
Making her debut at the Tokyo Paralympics, Team USA swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger won a silver medal in the women’s SM7 200m individual medley final with a time of 3:02:82. She came in just behind fellow US swimmer Mallory Weggemann, who won gold with a time of 2:54.25. Lettenberger was born with arthrogryposis and bilateral hip
You may have recently heard of Team USA’s Anastasia Pagonis after she won gold in the women’s S11 400m freestyle swim at the Tokyo Paralympics, but she actually has a huge following on TikTok. On Pagonis’s TikTok profile it says, “changing the way u see visually impaired.” In her videos Pagonis uses her bubbly sense
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Para swimmer Elizabeth Marks has been making waves (literally) during the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo. On the first day of competition, she broke the Paralympic record in the 50m freestyle S6 heat with a time of 33.16 and won silver in the race in the finals. Not bad for her first time swimming freestyle in
If you never watched the Paralympics before they began broadcasting in primetime this year, you may not have ever had the opportunity to see Tatyana McFadden compete — but she’s one athlete who should definitely be on your radar. The 32-year-old wheelchair racer has spent years racking up accolades, including 17 Paralympic medals — and
@anastasia_k_p The amount of times I’ve crashed 🙄 ♬ original sound – Anastasia Pagonis If this is your first time watching the Paralympics, you might be curious how visually impaired swimmers stay in their lane and know when to turn, because while swimming is thrilling to watch, the sport can also be dangerous. Fortunately, there’s
Through the Tokyo heat, over the course of an hour and change, Team USA’s Allysa Seely defended her gold medal at the women’s PTS2 triathlon Paralympic final. She was victorious in this event five years ago in Rio, and fellow American Hailey Danz defended her own silver medal from five years back, coming in second
NASM-certified personal trainer Emma Lovewell has taught hundreds of classes on the Peloton platform including cycling, strength, and all the core-engaging workouts you love. Having all of those Peloton classes under her belt, Lovewell definitely knows a thing or two on the art of crafting the perfect playlist for a workout. Before you randomly select
@jessicatatianalong A glimpse into my training here at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center 💪🏼 #fyp #noexcuses #nolegsnoproblem ♬ Whatever It Takes – Imagine Dragons With 23 Paralympic medals and 52 World Championship medals under her belt, it’s no surprise that swimmer Jessica Long is incredibly strong. Her strength is what makes her so quick
At just 17 years old, Paralympic Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis won Team USA’s first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics on Thursday in the 400m freestyle S11. Not only did she win a gold medal, but with a time of 4:54.49, she broke the Paralympic world record. Pagonis had actually set the record earlier in the
Sitting volleyball, a sport that, at the international level, is for athletes with physical impairments, was officially added to the Paralympics on the men’s side during the Arnhem 1980 Games. It wasn’t included as an event for women until over 20 years later at Athens 2004. According to Paralympics.com, it originated in 1956 in the
Tuning into Paralympic track and field? Keep a close eye on the running events and you’ll notice that in some races, athletes line up not one by one in the lanes, but in pairs along the starting line. When the gun goes off, each pair of runners shoot off the starting blocks in tandem and
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some businesses and institutions are now requiring employees, students, or patrons to be vaccinated — and cities including New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans have issued mandates requiring people to show proof of vaccination in order to enter indoor establishments like restaurants, gyms, and concert
Last year’s flu season may have seemed pretty mild, as mask-wearing and social distancing helped to reduce the spread of both flu and COVID-19. But with flu season on the horizon again, and many hospitals already overwhelmed by the Delta variant, we need to be especially vigilant this year — and that means getting your
It’s Paralympics season, which means we’re just here soaking up all the athlete-related content we can find. Learn more about their journeys and backstories? Yes please. See how they train and stay in tip-top shape? Definitely. Get a peek into their personalities and what they do for fun? Of course. All of that info and
The Tokyo Paralympics kicked off in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, but if you missed the festivities, you still have one more opportunity to watch this year’s opening ceremony. For the first time ever, the Paralympics will be aired in primetime, starting tonight at 7 p.m. ET, when NBCSN will replay coverage of the Paralympic opening
Ezra Frech, 16, is the youngest Team USA athlete at the Tokyo Paralympics. During NBCSN’s live broadcast of the opening ceremony on Aug. 24, a video of him, at age 11, played in which he said he was training for this summer’s Games — now, five years later, he’ll be competing for long jump, high
Well, keto fans, as much as you might love your Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, you should probably avoid it. If you’re on the high-fat, low-carb diet, obviously sugar is something that’s a big no-no. As the PSL comes when you order it from the coffeehouse, the ingredients are milk, pumpkin spice sauce, espresso, whipped cream,
The 2021 Paralympic Games are kicking off in Tokyo, and these eight Black women athletes are pushing for the podium on Team USA. With a strong presence in track and field and on the volleyball court, some of these Paralympians have already broken world records and won historic medals; others are on the Paralympic stage
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