Top 10 Moments of 2012 in Paralympic Sport

[@neilbadger4262]

The second clip with the Brazilian in the 100 meters does not surprise me. This sums up of what I expect and always get from watching the Paralympics. The overwhelming spirit to continue regardless of ability (though they have it in spades) and a determination bettered or equalled by no one the world over. Most people train until it hurts, for para athletes, that is their default setting, and then they start training. Regardless of colour, creed, nationality or any other reason, I have love and admiration for every single one of these super-humans :)

[@lordvig8884]

Its basically a microcosm of his life - he had an incident happen to him that wasnt really under his control but had the determination to push forward anyway

[@delilahm9692]

Zanardi, you will rise one more time💪🏽

[@justinsantos5751]

I would love to watch Paralympics live someday. They're awesome even though they make me emotional.

[@Lugmillord]

Actually, these paralympic events look much more interesting. And in my opinion, they perform more difficult tasks, which is really impressive. Great thing this exists!

[@DinnerBells]

Was just thinking that. I'd rather go watch this over the regular Olympics.

[@Megastone-yh3wl]

Agreed

[@jeroussalem9019]

True

[@mohammedfawas9577]

💯 true

[@obigboss998]

Yup, these events are 10x harder than the Olympics

[@TrainerCTZ]

Alex Zanardi, what a champion

[@abaldopayardu2660]

Paralympic Athletes are more badass.

[@JulieAnnRacino]

Paralympians also become university and college international students and start careers separate from their sports' preparation which they may or may not continue as they raise families.

[@firaga21st]

So true!

[@kaylalanders3342]

AB Aldo Payardu so true

[@videoaccount5676]

Oscar Pistorius: Olympic Sprinter Paralympic Sprinter Convicted Murderer This man shows one can overcome any limitation.

[@84ateo27]

ALEX ZANARDI AGAIN!!! ALEX ZANARDI 4EVER!!!!

[@mrbiz7774]

Esther Vergeer, the fact i hadn't heard her name before is a damn shame. 420 straight wins in single games? Four gold medals? Damn . That;s as dominant as it gets. Incredible.

[@droneshotsantoine1805]

I am proud that she is dutch

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

470*

[@SuperflySamurai88]

London 2012 set the standard for all future Paralympics to follow, and yet London is still regarded as the greatest Paralympics off all time. I hope this changes, and a future host city improves on London's Paralympics!

[@islandko2402]

10 gave me the feels when I first watch it.

[@osky9997]

I felt so sorry for the Brazilian guy at number 9

[@lumr.8726]

he came back in Rio 2016 and won gold at his home country!!!

[@alkestro]

#4 was awesome AF, both in paralympics and olympics!

[@Ketston]

Zanardi! =)

[@tranganhnguyen4367]

i cried for this

[@psymrv]

Awesome Work from this awesome people!!! Please keep up the excellent Work =)

[@mattr8750]

Never seen Pistorius running before. He went off like a shot!

[@angnguyen7722]

Pun intended or not?

[@denizenelli]

Parabéns a todos . Vocês são exemplos de luta e superação .

[@dr.donjohnson6028]

Definitely super individuals with super wills to accomplish their goals.

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

Wow, running under 11 seconds like that is seriously impressive. Also the 470 winning streak...

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

Alex Zanardi. ❤️

[@nxmiles]

Amazing :)

[@CedricPetit-kh1ft]

Esther Vergeer donna le coup d'envoi des matches de 🎾 tennis-fauteuil 🥎 auxquels j'avais assisté avec mon frère cadet le 6 septembre dernier... Zanardi est un ancien coureur automobile 🏎️... En 2013, Pistorius fit à nouveau la une de l'actualité dans la rubrique faits divers !!! Les épreuves de cyclisme 🚴 sur route 🛣️ se passèrent sur le circuit automobile de Brands Hatch...

[@arletteguttler6687]

extraordinaire bravo chapeau respect

[@Abidon88]

Wheelchair rugby is pretty badass

[@drawingdragons4097]

Wheelchair basketball is even more so

[@heathermccort6655]

Totally brilliant! Heather

[@JulieAnnRacino]

Disappointed to have missed the London Paralympics in 2012, having considered going to see colleagues and friends from the managerial and learning disability communities associated with the King's Fund and National Development Team of the United Kingdom. Congratulations to the athletes, sponsors, families, and cities and their governments for spectacular events. "Community integration" (wikipedia) was viewed as beginning also with being a spectator as a sport, not just as competing as athletes or as above, drivers. Julie Ann Racino September 2016

[@newtonnoreen]

Fabulous!

[@Geographytriviakid]

also 470 straight wins??!?!?!?!!?!? why have i never heard of her?!?!?! shame on me

[@marcinfrak]

Wariors. Wow.

[@Bodethreestar]

Dang i have all my appendages and i cant even do this

[@MaxParadis30]

number 7 won a shooting competition also badass

[@izzy6062]

wowww!

[@kodurivenkatesh4346]

Lovely to all

[@minibus9]

cool

[@dbit5677]

Not trying to be rude, but what does #6 have?

[@wheelix5797]

How Is David weir wining 4 golds not in here

[@nathan6116]

I don’t think old Oscar deserves his place...

[@frenchgirl75000]

He was not a murderer at this time

[@q81962]

100/100

[@echoskelet]

0/100 This should not be a thing.If a lion is wounded it is put to death by other lions.

[@centralprocessingunit2564]

In the first one in my opinion. screw winning the final. bro I'd be happy with the world record any day xD

[@seanbarry1757]

Oscar Pistorious ruined this video for me, that man is a murderer

[@jadonc2882]

wow

[@Geographytriviakid]

3:30... well that hasnt aged well has it

[@alexandeon]

"be curious"

[@echoskelet]

uhm. No

[@pirukiddingme1908]

7 didnt age well 😳

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Why? The trial proofed that it wasn't on purpose. Why disclaim everything he's done for Paralympics? It's sad that people turn away from him.

[@Gamer-vj4sx]

1 😢😢😢

[@shorok9333]

sad when the boring ceremonies get into the Top10 ...

[@bonitaroache6155]

Only a few more weeks until Rio 2016 :D

[@welcome2thesimulation820]

Little did we all know Oscar aka Blades would become a killer... honestly even though this is old he should be taken off this after what he did..

[@chadrobinson2195]

#7 doesnt hold up well, yikes.

[@bigo3248]

Hilarious

[@colhanda]

An excellent example of what the disabled can do.

[@flyerfly1000]

:)

[@echoskelet]

Yeah im 100% against this. And i am 100 % against Olympics.

[@johno4521]

Just one question---Why? OK some more questions. Who benefits from all this? The contestants? If so, fair enough but why televise it? What compels people to watch it? And what qualifies someone to participate? Disabilities are not a level playing field, no pun intended. A one-armed shot putter could be good enough to participate in the standard olympics for instance. What drives them to compete? A win for an athlete in the. mainstream Games means they are the fastest man/woman on the planet. No such kudos is attainable here.

[@yourefatandlazy]

a year later oscar would commit murder, shame.

[@BMS_]

Bro, I just read he killed his girlfriend wtf