Generous EDP readers help teenager live his swimming dream May 15 2015 By David Bale As reported,’s hopes were in danger of being dashed – because he is not eligible for funding. The 17-year-old was selected for the deaf world…
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West Texas Deaf Olympics 2013
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West Texas Deaf Olympics 2013 The West Texas Deaf Olympics were begun 9 years ago in San Angelo. It is designed to promote fellowship and sportsmanship among students who are deaf and hard of hearing, and the people who care…
Two Men and a Truck mover wins gold in 2012 Deaflympics
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Note: This is correction/updated press release 8/5/12 Two Men and a Truck mover wins gold in 2012 World Deaf Athletic Championship Austinite Delvin Furlough, a mover for the Two Men and a Truck Austin North franchise won a gold…
Get your date with Olympic Hopeful, Michael Hubbs!
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Get your date with Olympic Hopeful, Michael Hubbs! Short track speed skater, Michael Hubbs, Deaf, will be making appearances in DFW from April 16-30, 2012. Michael’s eyes are currently set on the Winter Olympics. His most recent win was Bronze…
Note from Michael Hubbs
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Note from Michael Hubbs My name is Michael Hubbs. I am currently training for the 2014 Winter Olympics. I plan to compete in the Short Track Speed Skating competition, as the 1st Deaf Short Track SpeedSkater on Team USA. I…
Deaf speedskater from Mesquite has Winter Olympic dreams
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May 02, 2011 Deaf speedskater from Mesquite has Winter Olympic dreams May 02, 2011 (The Dallas Morning News – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Michael Hubbs can’t hear his skates as they slice through the ice. He can’t hear…