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Mexico, synchronized swimming club stands out

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Mexico, synchronized swimming club stands out

The «Super Sirens» are swimming in happiness! This Mexican synchronized swimming team has taken everything in its path. Taiwan, Brazil, Italy, France... In 10 years, she has won about fifty medals all over the world. What’s special about her? Her swimmers carry Down syndrome. In addition to the unifying dimension, this activity helps them improve their spatial orientation, posture, balance and muscle strength. A complete and healthy sport

 

Info Handicap.fr Septembre 2019

Canada, Austin Riley, autistic, young car racing prodigy

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Canada, Austin Riley, autistic, young car racing prodigy

In October 2016, Austin sat for the first time at the wheel of a racing car and went to the next level. A few months later, he learned that he had been given a vehicle throughout the 2017 season to take part in the Micra Cup. At the age of 18, he is the first autistic driver to enter the automobile competition. His qualities? “I probably focus better than the others on the track and anticipate what will happen,” he says. His commitment has a real impact on his life, he assures himself to feel more at ease in unknown places and when he meets new people. “As he stepped out of his comfort zone, he realized that he was able to interact

Info Handicap.fr Septembre 2019