2015 IBSA World Games Recap

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Athletics/Track & Field

This month, four USABA athletes competed in the IBSA World Games in Seoul this month. With 6,000 athletes from over 80 countries, stakes were high. Powerlifter Charles King (Philadelphia, Penn.) competed as the oldest visually impaired powerlifter in the US. King finished fourth in the competition and was interviewed by USABA ParaSport News correspondent [srlink]here. Dan Finan (Van Nuys, Calif.) was the only junior powerlifter in his weight class and finished 9th in the 90kg weight class. Newcomer Nick Gasaway (Vacaville, Calif.) finished 6th in his first world championships appearance. Track & field athlete, Kevin Brousard (San Clemente, Calif.) brought home… Read More

Team USA Travels to 2015 IBSA World Games in Seoul

This week, four USABA athletes will travel to Seoul, Korea to represent Team USA in powerlifting and track & field events at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games. Approximately 6,000 athletes from 80 different countries are expected to participate in the Games in Seoul. United States Army Veteran, Charles King, will compete in the M3a age group where he won gold and set a deadlift record at the 2012 IBSA World Games. “I want to be a role model for other older adults who face both mental and physical challenges, especially blindness.” King’s coach, Joe Braca, will travel… Read More

Distance and Speed: A Winning Combination

Loss of independence is an upsetting and difficult stage for those who become visually impaired. Last year, ultra-runner, Jason Romero, experienced this uncomfortable setback when he lost his job and stopped driving due to rapid deterioration in his eyesight. When faced with this sudden loss of independence, Romero slipped into depression. He struggled to stay motivated in a sport he had been introduced to by his uncle that had become his life, ultra-athletics. In the months following, he gained courage through support and encouragement from the visually impaired community and became resilient in proving anything is possible for those who… Read More

U.S. Paralympics National Swimming and Track and Field Teams Named

U.S. Paralympics recently announced its National Teams for track & field and swimming for the upcoming 2015 season. Congrats to everyone who was named and special congratulations to athletes with visual impairments striving for their elite competition goals! Click here for a complete list of the U.S. Track & Field National Team and here for a complete list of the U.S. Swimming National Team. Track & Field National Team: Stephanie Timmer; F11 (Naperville, Ill.) David Brown; T11/F11 (St. Louis, Mo.) Elexis Gillette; T11/F11 (Raleigh, N.C.) Jerome Avery; Guide (Lemoore, Calif.) Rolland Slade; Guide (San Diego, Calif.) Wes Williams; Guide (Visalia,… Read More

2012 USABA Marathon National Championships

The 4th Annual USABA Marathon National Championships sponsored by VSP Vision Care took place on December 2 in Sacramento, California at the California International Marathon. We had 16 marathoners, 15 relay runners and 39 guides. Included in these numbers were participants from New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, 6 military Veterans, Paralympians and world/national championship holders! Even though it poured rain, a great thanks to our generous sponsors VSP Vision Care, Dr. Michael Schermer, Every Man Jack and Folsom Lake Lions Club...we cannot wait until next year! Below are the results for all the participants as well as links to various media coverage.… Read More

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