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Chapter Two: History.

Authors :
Little, James R.
Source :
Wheelchair Field Events; 1998, p8, 8p, 2 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

The article focuses on the history of field events and wheelchair sports. Wheelchair sports programs began in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain during the 1940s. Sir Ludwig Guttmann created the first international wheelchair games, which in 1960 became known as the Paralympic Games.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781560656173
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Wheelchair Field Events
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
9165519