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Medal Quest  TITANIUM CHAIRS AND CHEETAH LEGS

Paralympians show off the high-tech wizardry that is part of today’s elite competition. Details

 

Program: Medal Quest

Episode: TITANIUM CHAIRS AND CHEETAH LEGS

Paralympians show off the high-tech wizardry that is part of today’s elite level competition, and describe the impact that new designs, new materials, and new technologies have had on their sports. “You would think that person was born with the chair attached to them” – that’s how one athlete describes the perfect fit for a sports wheelchair.

Duration: (3:43)
Premiere Date: 05/31/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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