tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288660392008-10-22T22:36:59.189+11:00Spirit of SydneyCelebrating the spirit of volunteerism and goodwill from the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-19876460379379243422008-10-22T22:36:00.001+11:002008-10-22T22:36:59.218+11:00Eton Manor - the sporting heritage of the Olympic Park Sent to you by Peter Konnecke via Google Reader: Eton Manor - the sporting heritage of the Olympic Park via London 2012 blog by Christine, Villiers Park Educational Trust on 20/10/08 The venue for Wheelchair Archery and Wheelchair Tennis during the Games, Eton Manor, has a strong sporting heritage, as we discovered recently.Firstly, the sports ground used by the Eton Manor Boys' Club Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-59575977145563644082008-10-22T22:35:00.001+11:002008-10-22T22:35:49.492+11:00Rainbow Warrior anchors in Canary Wharf Sent to you by Peter Konnecke via Google Reader: Rainbow Warrior anchors in Canary Wharf via London 2012 blog by David, Head of Environment and Sustainability at 2012 on 21/10/08 One of the pleasures of working in our offices at Canary Wharf is the view afforded over a great sweep of the Thames and the occasional sightings of special ships passing through. This week we arrived to the Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-18365177130850928352008-09-17T22:41:00.003+10:002008-09-17T23:16:28.463+10:00Paralympic Spirit lives Letters to the FutureTonight the Paralympic Games have closed in China.
In a very emotional closing ceremony, the Paralympic Athletes gathered once again in the National "Birds Nest" Stadium to pay tribute to thier achievements, triumphant and corageous.
These Paralympic Games have truly been a watershed for the movement and something all of China can be most proud. All fans of sport for athletes with a disabilityPeter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-17144127856767142512008-09-14T15:07:00.001+10:002008-09-14T15:07:29.740+10:00New Zealand NOC Olympic Village 2008 Beijing New Zealand NOC Olympic Village 2008Beijing Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-50676068998687909732008-09-14T14:59:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:59:13.105+10:00Greek NOC Olympic Village Beijing 2008 Greek NOC Olympic Village Beijing 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-44444732388094394642008-09-14T14:58:00.005+10:002008-09-14T14:58:49.070+10:00New Zealand Wall Hanging NOC Olympic Village Beijing 2008 New Zealand Wall Hanging NOC Olympic Village Beijing 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-39303379196861660622008-09-14T14:58:00.003+10:002008-09-14T14:58:26.382+10:00Warren Potent (AUS) Bronze Medallist - Shooting returning to Village Warren Potent (AUS) Bronze Medallist - Shooting returning to Village Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-9618009381823118742008-09-14T14:58:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:58:02.239+10:00Flags in Beijing 2008 Olympic Village near Welcome Ceremony Area Flags in Beijing 2008 Olympic Village near Welcome Ceremony Area Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-8267243659087268192008-09-14T14:57:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:57:02.025+10:00Weigtlifting Stadium Beijing 2008 Weigtlifting Stadium Beijing 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-42453052906163724262008-09-14T14:56:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:56:39.358+10:00Rosemary & Wilf Main Dining Olympic Village 2008 Rosemary & Wilf Main Dining Olympic Village 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-19938222816438645552008-09-14T14:55:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:55:17.784+10:00Shelley Taylor-Smith & Barb Smith outside Australian Team
Office_Olympic Village Beijing 2008 Shelley Taylor-Smith & Barb Smith outside Australian Team Office_Olympic Village Beijing 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-34340170573641070542008-09-14T14:54:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:54:26.083+10:00Laurie Smith_Liz Cummins_Jenny Schulz Olympic Village Dining Beijing
2008 Laurie Smith_Liz Cummins_Jenny Schulz Olympic Village Dining Beijing 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-64374924623286418642008-09-14T14:34:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:34:50.275+10:00Liz Cummins_Laurie Smith_Barb Smith_Jenny Schulz Chinese BBQ Liz Cummins_Laurie Smith_Barb Smith_Jenny Schulz Chinese BBQ Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-82383638685410905382008-09-14T14:29:00.001+10:002008-09-14T14:29:31.206+10:00Barb Smith_Danni Samuels Discus Thrower & Laurie Smith Olympic Village
2008 Barb Smith_Danni Samuels Discus Thrower & Laurie Smith Olympic Village 2008 Originally uploaded by Peter Konnecke. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-90383177468328439932008-09-14T13:59:00.001+10:002008-09-14T13:59:30.653+10:00Beijing 2008 - SIXTY Seconds - Day 5Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-80627108918852612722008-09-14T13:58:00.001+10:002008-09-14T13:58:20.600+10:00Beijing 2008 - SIXTY Seconds - Day 6Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-91818882814217353842008-09-12T22:50:00.001+10:002008-09-12T22:50:44.420+10:00Beijing, Paralympics Opening Ceremony Beijing, Paralympics Opening Ceremony Originally uploaded by guidofoc. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-31902586386301962382008-09-12T22:45:00.001+10:002008-09-12T22:45:26.549+10:00Paralympic Volunteers Paralympic Volunteers share the "Peace Plus One" Sustainability Symbol for a green Paralympics _0642 Originally uploaded by PeacePlusOne_Philip_McMaster_Dragonpreneur. Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-49975325421057434442008-09-12T22:40:00.001+10:002008-09-12T22:40:15.586+10:00Beijing 2008 - SIXTY Seconds - Day 1Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-40597665203355623152008-09-10T22:28:00.000+10:002008-09-12T22:34:22.416+10:00Beijing 2008 - SIXTY Seconds - Day 4Highlights from Beijing 2008 Paralympics Day 4Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28866039.post-21519958028575656972008-09-10T16:35:00.001+10:002008-09-11T21:45:58.043+10:00More success for Jayme Paris in BeijingJayme Paris just missed out on a second Bronze medal at the Beijing Paralympics on Wednesday being pipped by New Zealand's Paula Tesoreiro by just four hundredths of a second.
In posting her time, in the 3000m Individual Pursuit, Jayme beat her personal best by 15 seconds.
Well done Jayme we're so proud of your achivements.
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In an emotional interview after the medal ceremony Jayme thanked those who have inspired her to reach her goal.
Our group first met Jayme in May this year during our regular lunch meeting. Hearing Jayme tell her life story Peter Konneckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008629430983109127noreply@blogger.com