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Paralympics

This category is for questions about the Paralympics, which is a multi-sport event for persons with physical and visual disabilities.

186 Questions

Are the medals in the 2012 games solid gold silver and bronze or are they plated?

Either they are alloys. Each gold medal is made up of 92.5 percent silver and 1.34 percent gold, with the remainder copper. The silver medal is made up of 92.5 percent silver, with the remainder copper. The bronze medal is made up of 97 percent copper, 2.5 percent zinc and 0.5 percent tin. The value of the materials in the gold medal is about $644, the silver about $330, and the bronze about $4.71 on the market when the answer was researched.

What made Colette Bourgonje a hero?

She is an paralympic athlete from Canada. She was injured in a car crash and has gone on to win medals for skiing and wheel chair racing.

What is Rick Hansen's parents names?

Rick Hansen from ??? the one from Minnesota ?

If so , here you go..

Rick was raised on the family farm in rural Freeborn, Minnesota by his parents; Jim and Marge Hansen.

Which athletes take part in the paraolimpics?

Paralympic Archery,Paralympic Atheletics,Boccia,Paralympic Cycling-Road,Paralympic Cycling-Track.

How many athletes from Peru are competing in the 2008 Olympics?

There are 13 on the Peruvian team. You can find out about what events they are in, and their names, by following the link.

Where does the name Paralympics come from?

i dunno ? dont thank me for my help

Answer Origin of the name "Paralympics" explained on this website:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralympic_Games