Podcast HackThe Rise of the ParalympicsBy History Extra Podcast, Ian Brittain
In a Nutshell
In this August 2021 episode of the History Extra podcast, host Spencer Mizen interviews Ian Brittain, researcher, author, and professor at Coventry University, about the history, impact, and legacy of the Paralympic Games.
Favorite Quote
I'm aware of all of the environmental and attitudinal barriers within society that they have to overcome just to be able to take part in sport, never mind reach the Paralympic Games.
Ian Brittain
Introduction
The Paralympic Games have long been a global showcase of athletic prowess for people living with disability, and over recent years, they have increasingly gained well-deserved attention and media coverage.
In this August 2021 episode of the History Extra podcast, host Spencer Mizen and guest Ian Brittain delve into the origins and development of the Paralympic Games, from their small beginnings in a post-war hospital through the controversies and triumphs of their more recent history.
Mizen and Brittain ask what makes the Paralympic Games so watchable and how they can develop further as social awareness of disability increases.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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