Paralympians Are Turning In Impressive Performances Displaying Their Great Athletic Ability

September 4. 2012

Alan Oliveira (Photo Credit: Getty) 

Beautiful Brazilian sprinter, Alan Oliveira, pulled off a surprise upset in the 200m, claiming gold in a sensational victory. Oliveira came from behind to take the top prize, pulling ahead of Oscar "Blade Runner" Pistorious in a fantastic sprint. It was amazing to watch him gain momentum like that and take the gold. That race was sweet. Seriously, he took off like the Road Runner.

David Weir

David Weir had one of the most precise, best thought out performances I've seen all summer at either games. He paced himself during a long and arduous race and tore away from the pack at exactly the right moment to win the gold medal. It was a true test of stamina and will. 

Hannah Cockcroft

Hannah Cockcroft of Yorkshire, England won the gold in the 100m. It’s clear the British government needs to go to Yorkshire and start mining for future athletes, as heptathlon winner, Jessica Ennis, among others from the region, also dazzled at the Olympics, taking their place at the medals podium.

Eleanor Simmonds

17-year-old swimmer Eleanor "Ellie" Simmonds (I love her name) struck gold on Saturday in the 400m and hopes to do so again. Simmonds is an accomplished, gifted swimmer, who has set world records in the sport and defied the odds. Congrats to her. 

Jonnie Peacock

Gorgeous sprinter Jonnie Peacock has not yet competed in the 100m, but he is so pretty, he deserves a mention on the site (never let it be said the Judiciary Report is vain). This June, Peacock set the world record in Paralympic sprinting, clocking a time of 10.85 seconds. Peacock proudly told an interviewer his sprint time is 1.9 seconds behind Olympic record holder, Usain Bolt. That is quite an achievement. 

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