Tatyana McFadden, wheelchair racing (paralympics)

October 8, 2004

After medals, another award

Before she could compete in Athens, Greece, Tatyana McFadden had to complete a questionnaire: "What are your major accomplishments?"

September 28, 2004

Paralympics ceremony canceled after collision

The festive segment of the Paralympics closing ceremony was canceled yesterday in Athens after seven high school students were killed when their bus collided with a truck on the way to the games.

February 20, 2002

Tatyana McFadden sets world javelin record

Special achievement: Tatyana broke the world javelin record for her age group at the 2001 Junior National Wheelchair Championships in New Jersey. In her sixth year in the competition, she also broke U.S. and world records in track and swimming last year.