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endurance sports for DS, yes they can….

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We see persons with DS compete in Special Olympics but mostly in short distances. Why not the longer distances, they can with proper training, support and patience. Tips, ideas and dares….

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    Grgry wrote on the wire of the group endurance sports for DS, yes they can….:

    On August 23, 2009, three young adults participated in a Sprint relay Triathlon in Valleyfield Quebec. Mélanie Giroux, swimming, Julien Leduc, cycling, and Shawn McKenna, running combined their efforts to cover 750 meters of swimming, 20 kilometers of cycling and 5…

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    Grgry wrote on the wire of the group endurance sports for DS, yes they can….:

    Before going into the subject, an interesting occurrence that shows the potential…
    A challenge of a lifetime: Project Peru
    From May 29 till June 10, 2008, 6 young adults with Down Syndrome accompanied by 6 special education college students embarked on a challenge of a…

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