London 2012 Paralympics

 

In 2012 I was lucky enough to cover the Olympics and Paralympics. I enjoyed the Paralympics much more, the dedication and ability of the athletes is absolutely mind blowing, here are a selection of my favourite shots from the 2 weeks I spent at the Paralympics.

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29.08.2012 Stratford, England. The Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford

01.09.2012 London, England.Mens 200m T42 final Richard Whitehead (GBR) celebrates his gold win during Day 3 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Staduim in Stratford 06.09.2012 London, England. Men's Wheelchair Basketball Semi Final (USA) vs (AUS) J Chambers (USA) in action during Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the North Greenwich Arena 30.08.2012. Stratford England. United States (USA) vs Turkey (TUR) Matt Scott defends a pass during the Wheelchair Basketball on Day 1 of the 2012 London Paralympic Games at the Basketball Arena. 31.08.2012 London, England. L Teixeira (BRA) and M Merencianon Herrero (ESP) in action during Day 2 of the Paralympic from the Excel Exhibtion Centre. © Jack Terry_2012_09_01 Paralympics_06 31.08.2012 London, England. close up of a pair of artificial legs during Sitting Volleyball Preliminary Round game between Great Britain (GBR) and Egypt (EGY) on Day 2 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Excel Exhibition Centre. 07.09.2012 London, England. Women's 50m Butterfly - S5 Final, T Perales (ESP) gained a silver medal in action during Day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games atthe Aquatic Centre, Olympic Park. 02.09.2012 London, England. mens 5-a-side preliminary round group a. (GBR) vs (ARG) score 0-0. an unknown (ARG) player tries to break through GBR defence during Day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the the riverbank arena in Stratford 31.08.2012 London, England. in action during Day 2 of the Paralympic from the Excel Exhibtion Centre.

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