圣迭戈铁人三项挑战赛10月23日至25日在拉霍亚举行 150多名残疾运动员参赛

位于加州圣迭戈县的拉霍亚(La Jolla),挑战运动员基金会(Challenged Athletes Foundation,CAF)旗舰活动「圣迭戈铁人三项挑战赛」10月23日至25日举行,由丰田汽车赞助。150多名身体残疾运动员与600名筹款支持者将参加整个周末的活动。
周末活动包括「体育英雄奖」颁奖、适应性运动诊所、Tour de Cove 骑行、由 Nike 呈献的5公里 Walk + Roll、儿童 Run + Roll,以及压轴的铁人三项挑战赛。许多参赛者将使用 CAF 资助的竞赛轮椅、手摇自行车与跑步假肢。
CAF 联合创始人 Bob Babbitt 表示,没有什么比这个周末更能体现 CAF 的宗旨:残奥选手与刚发现运动乐趣的孩子同场,整个社区为他们加油。活动所筹资金将用于为身体残疾人士提供运动装备、训练与导师支持。
来源:GSM·美国
San Diego Triathlon Challenge Runs October 23-25 in La Jolla With 150+ Athletes With Physical Disabilities
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is holding its flagship San Diego Triathlon Challenge, fueled by Toyota, from October 23 to 25 in La Jolla, in San Diego County, California. More than 150 athletes with physical disabilities and 600 fundraising supporters are taking part in the weekend.
The weekend includes the Heroes of Sport Awards, adaptive sports clinics, the Tour de Cove ride, the 5K Walk + Roll presented by Nike, the Kids Run + Roll, and the signature triathlon challenge. Many participants will race using CAF-funded racing wheelchairs, handcycles and running prosthetics.
CAF co-founder Bob Babbitt said nothing captures the heart of the foundation like this weekend, with Paralympians alongside kids discovering sport and a whole community cheering them on. Funds raised will provide equipment, training and mentorship for people with physical disabilities.
Source: GSM·America
来源:GSM·美国(原文链接)
图片来源:图:圣迭戈铁人三项挑战赛活动图。图片来源:挑战运动员基金会(CAF)官方。 / Photo: the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, via the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

