Thursday 9 February 2012
> Swim beyond the borders
Categories : Coup de coeur
Two swimmers : one able body and the other , a quadruple amputee. Join forces and courage in meeting an incredible challenge: connecting five continents in four swims. By taking up this challenge together, Philippe Croizon and Arnaud Chassery want to prove that disability should not be an end in itself. With courage and determination, any one, abled body or not, can surpass their limits and accomplish great things. Learn more details about their goal of connecting all 5 continents, by swimming.
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Sunday 1 January 2012
> happy new year
Categories : ehandicap world records
All members of the Ehandicap World Records team wish you a very happy new year – full of challenges and records.
Have a pleasant visit of our Web Site.
“Sportingly yours!”
Monday 3 October 2011
> The sea washes away all our differences...
Categories : ehandicap world records, Coup de coeur
Last weekend, Thierry Corbalan, who has lost both arms, was swimming alongside a non-disabled person, for a very good cause.
You can see the film of his exploit by clicking on the link below.
Monday 12 September 2011
> Four new worldwide records for our sports expert, Delphine Le Sausse :
Categories : ehandicap world records, Coup de coeur
In Cincinnati, Ohio, Delphine made her mark again during the last Handiswimming World Championships.
She earned four Gold medals, a reward for a year that has been full of events and emotions, especially at the French Championships : a gold medal for diving, for the combined programme, for the figure programme, and for the overall tournament.
France also won a neat Bronze medal, coming an overall third on average among the countries present.
See Delphine’s website for the complete story of her latest exploits !
http://www.le-sausse.com
Continue reading : www.le-sausse.com
Wednesday 30 March 2011
> The team at the Spa-Francourchamps Formula 1 racing-car circuit in Belgium invited the European association “Les non voyants et leurs drôles de machines”
Categories : Coup de coeur
The team at the Spa-Francourchamps Formula 1 racing-car circuit in Belgium invited the European association “Les non voyants et leurs drôles de machines” (“the non-sighted and their amazing machines”) to participate in a driving school training session, on March 15th of this year.
Five non-sighted or partially-sighted people were visibly very happy to take part in this initiative, thanks to the Bara driving school, which had generously put its cars and monitors at their disposal for the day. The monitors guided the non- or partially-sighted participants through the training session, using vocal instructions to help them move around the circuit.
Reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres an hour, the one-day drivers quickly got used to this method of functioning, and managed to move around very efficiently with their partners.
Towards the end of the day, José Close, a professional driver, took all the little group for a spin in a 250-horsepower Renault Megane RS, which had been lent by the circuit organizers.
It was a fantastic and unforgettable day for all those involved, sighted and non-sighted alike.
We would like to thank the management team of the Ardennes racetrack, as represented by Pierre Alain Thibault, Luc Willems and our friend José Close, as well as David and Pierre, our monitors, not forgetting the Bara driving school for its generous personal and material assistance. Our heartfelt thanks also go to Benoit Michel Morimont, for organising the safe planning for the day.
Photos : Luc Willems et Caroline Dechamps.
Continue reading : http://levif.rnews.be/fr/news/reportages-photo/des-non-voyants-et-leurs-droles-de-machines/album-1194984275231.htm
Monday 17 January 2011
> 5 Continents, 2 swimmers,1 purpose : linking the 5 continents.
Categories : Coup de coeur, ehandicap world records
Two long distance swimmers, Arnaud CHASSERY and Philippe CROIZON
One valid, the other one handicapped (four limbs amputated).
ARNAUD CHASSERY
Took part in the world amateur championship of long distance swimming in 2008 in Australia.
In 2008,managed to succeed in the emblematic event of long distance swimming across the Channel (the paragon event) in16h38.
In 2010, swam across the straits of Gibraltar in 4h04.
PHILIPPE CROIZON
After two years of intensive training, managed to swim across the Channel in13h23,a real achievement.
The first man in the world to achieve this feat, named the Everest of swimming, with such a heavy handicap.
WHY REALISE SUCH A HUMAN ADVENTURE ?
With our partner International Handicap, we want to show our determination and cooperation in the symbol of world solidarity defended by this NGO.
This symbol remains to be defined, but here is a concrete example: a petition across the five continents to stop the production and use of antipersonnel mines which kill and mutilate every 90 minutes.
Our aim will also be to bear a testimony of courage and surpassing of oneself, to show that solidarity still exists and then to reveal handicap in a new light.
For us swimmers, this human adventure will mean: swimming across Oceania, Asia, Africa ,
Europe and America from May to September 2013 to link them symbolically in order to build bridges between the five continents and thus demonstrate that men are not so distant from one another. If we can swim from one continent to another it is because men are closely linked together beyond social, cultural, political or religious specificities.
However, the aim of this initiative does not only deal in a sporting event, it also shows our determination to support the countries particularly vulnerable to handicap.
If you recognize yourself in our project ,our ideas and our values please join us.
Sportingly yours.
Arnaud and Philippe.
Contacts:
e mails: arnaudchassery@wanadoo.fr
Philippecroizon@hotmail.com
Telephones: Arnaud 06.45.61.96.46
Philippe 06.10.41.95.05
TOGETHER WE WILL CROSS THE OCEANS.
Saturday 1 January 2011
> happy new year
Categories : ehandicap world records
All members of the Ehandicap World Records team wish you a very happy new year – full of challenges and records.
Have a pleasant visit of our Web Site.
“Sportingly yours!”
Monday 20 September 2010
> A Frenchman became the first limbless person to swim the Channel.
Categories : Coup de coeur, Sport, ehandicap world records
Guardian, 19 Sept 2010.
Philippe Croizon set off from Folkestone, in Kent, at around 6am yesterday, expecting to reach France within 24 hours, but managed to complete the feat in only 13 and a half.
The 42-year-old's arms and legs had to be amputated after he suffered an electric shock while removing a television aerial from a roof 16 years ago.
He taught himself to swim in the last two years, and does so using prosthetic legs and a snorkel and mask.
Earlier, Croizon's spokeswoman said he was swimming faster than expected after completing his first 12 miles in just eight hours.
After completing the 21-mile challenge last night, Croizon told the BBC he had never felt that he was not going to make it, despite aches and pains all over his body.
Croizon's father said his son had been helped by favourable wind conditions and had even had three dolphins swimming alongside at one point, which he said was a "sign of good luck".
Monday 3 May 2010
> A blindman drives without a co-pilot…
Categories : Coup de coeur
Metin Senturk is a well known Tv presenter in his home country of Turkey.
He drove his F430 Ferrari on his own, at a speed of 292km/h on a runway of the Ourfa airport, east ot Turkey.
He was radio-guided by Volkan Isik who followed him in another vehicle.
Wednesday 21 April 2010
> International wheelchairs athletics in Avignon
Categories : Sport, Coup de coeur
Handisport En Durance organizes, the 1st of may, the 3rd international wheelchairs athletics in Avignon. It is qualifying in the athletics world championships 2011. We receive this year 10 countries and a part of the best world athletes who will participate in all the tests of the meeting. This day will leave this mark on the mind because the difference will not exist any more. Come on and talk about it around you.
Thursday 1 April 2010
> The results of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic games
Categories : Sport, Coup de coeur
Please find hereunder the results of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic games for the American, Canadian and Australian athletes:
USA won 13 medals: 4 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze.
Canada won 19 medals: 10 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze
Australia won 4 medals : 1 silver and 3 bronze
ehandicap World Records would like to congratulate all these athletes for their sportive involvement.
Tuesday 9 February 2010
> Expert qualified
Categories : ehandicap world records, Coup de coeur
One of our experts, Yohann Taberlé, specialist of achievements on snow, has been qualified for the winter paralympic games in Vancouver.
Jean Yves Le Meurs, whom we mentioned in our challenge section when he climbed the Mont Blanc, will also be part of the journey to represent France at these winter games.
e-Handicap-World-Records wishes all athletes great winter games
Thursday 4 February 2010
> The association para side racing team
Categories : Coup de coeur, Sport
The association para side racing team opened its doors in 2008 in order to understand the government and the French Motorcycle Federation (FFM) that a driver with a physical disability may satisfy his passion for motor sports at the same like any other able-bodied person.
Our association is open to any driver disabled (paraplegic, amputation etc ...), who validated his motorcycle license, and willing to engage in competition, whatever the field (motorcycle solo track, rally, sidecar speed of trial or cross)
physical disability should not be a handicap in the competition ! THE COMPETITION FOR ALL, that is our motto! And we hope many of you follow us in this new adventure.
If you are a disabled driver and motivated contact us for more information. Denis will continue our historic pilot to show his skills in the championship of France Rally, but we hope many of us.
Denis participates championships France rallies road side car category. Denis shows every rally he is as capable as a valid driver's arranged for ZX12R disability (paraplegia).
Arnaud, left femoral cut, began competing in the category sidecar trial
Thierry Pichon paraplegic involved in sidecar racing speed (Basset)
Have members of your family, friend (s) with disabilities who dream of motorcycle competitions, do not tell them it's impossible. The side-PARA-RACING-TEAM is proof
See you soon
The team PSRT
Continue reading : www.para-side-racing-team.fr
Friday 1 January 2010
> Happy New Year...
Categories : ehandicap world records
All members of the Ehandicap World Records team wish you a very happy new year – full of challenges and records.
Have a pleasant visit of our Web Site.
“Sportingly yours!”
Tuesday 1 December 2009
> Congratulations to Delphine Le Sausse
Categories : ehandicap world records, Coup de coeur
Delphine Le Sausse, sports expert for our website, has returned from the World Disabled Water Ski Championships which took place in Vichy, France. She comes back holding new titles after an already successful time in Australia in 2007.
In 2009, she became:
- Slalom and combined World Champion
- Runner-up in the tricks, jump and super combined World Championships
- Bronze medal per team
And recently on 11 November 2009 she was named World Disabled female Skier of the year.
We wish her luck for the European Championships in 2010.
The ehandicapworldrecords.org team
Wednesday 21 October 2009
> New owner of the world speed record for a blind
Categories : Sport
“Hein Wagner is the new owner of the world speed record for a blind, after it reached 320 km/h at the wheel of a Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series. That’s not the first time when Wagner breaks a record, his first success in this area took place in 2005 aboard of a Maserati Grand Sport. At the time, Hein Wagner has reached 269 km/h at the wheel of a Maserati, becoming the first South African who has a ground speed record. This time, Hein Wagner has run over 320 km / h and is the owner of the land speed world record for a blind. Hein Wagner’s new record was achieved on a runway at the international airport in Upington, South Africa. During his record attempt, Hein Wagner has run over 320 km/h several times, covering more than 800 meters and this speed before starting to reduce speed. As with any such record attempts, Hein Wagner has been monitored closely to ensure avoiding a disaster. What’s touching is that Hein Wagner wants to use funds from the registration record to donate them Vision Trust Organization. This organization aims to make technology available for blind. As for feeling he has experienced when running a 320 km/h, Hein Wagner said that this is a real obstacle to any driver, whether seen or not”.
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Monday 3 August 2009
> Une université américaine tente de mettre au point un véhicule pour un non voyant
Categories : Coup de coeur
http://tf1.lci.fr/infos/sciences/0,,4504007,00-enfin-une-voiture-pour-aveugle-.html
Continue reading : tf1.lci.fr/infos/sciences/0,,4504007,00-enfin-une-voiture-pour-aveugle-.html
Tuesday 10 March 2009
> Aaron Fotheringham, 14, does first backflip ever in a wheelchair
Categories : Sport, Coup de coeur
Continue reading : www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5B5iB67Ld0
Tuesday 3 March 2009
> Three disabled athletes from Spain have reached the South Pole
Categories : Sport, Coup de coeur
Three disabled athletes from Spain have reached the South Pole unassisted by animals or machines, in what a Spanish newspaper said Sunday was a world first.
The three, Jesus Noriega, Eric Villalon and Xavier Valbuena, accompanied by two guides, arrived at the world's most southerly point after a 12-day journey across Antarctica in January, El Pais reported.
The expedition was aimed at showing that nothing is impossible for those with disabilities. But it also had a scientific objective, to collect samples from the polar ice over the 250-kilometre (400-mile) route.
Villalon, a paralympic skier, is practically blind, while Valbuena lost one leg in a motorcycle accident and Noriega was born without his right hand.
Enduring temperatures of minus 40 C and strong winds, they crossed the ice pulling sleds of around 60 kilogrammes (130 pounds).
It is the first time that disabled people have reached the South Pole without help from animals or machines, El Pais.
The expedition was financed by a foundation set up by the Spanish bank La Caixa and by the government of Spain's eastern region of Catalonia.
AFP - 3/2/2009
Wednesday 7 January 2009
> Happy New Year
Categories : ehandicap world records
All members of the Ehandicap World Records team wish you a very happy new year – full of challenges and records.
Have a pleasant visit of our Web Site.
“Sportingly yours!”
