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Ball upbeat towards 2012

Rick Ball

Rick Ball

(Orillia, ON) – Only one year ago, amputee runner Rick Ball was disappointed one door to his first international competition as a long distance runner had closed. As 2011 comes to a close, the 46 year-old is upbeat and more focussed than ever to achieve sprinting success at the 2012 London Paralympic Games. [Read more…]

Ball ready for Para PanAM

Ball ready for Para PanAm 2011

Ball ready for Para PanAm 2011

(Orillia, ON) – Amputee runner Rick Ball is ready to take on the best athletes in the western hemisphere as he leaves for the 2011 Para Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The 2011 Ontario Parasport Male Athlete of the Year has been working hard to prepare to represent Canada in the 400-metre and 200-metre running events. [Read more…]

Ball named for Parapan AM Games

Rick Ball for Parapan AM Games

Rick Ball for Parapan AM Games

(Orillia, ON) – Rick Ball can now set his competitive sights on Mexico this fall following a big announcement by Athletics Canada.

The would-be London 2012 Paralympian was one of 26 athletes honoured to represent Canada on the international stage at the 2011 Parapanamerican Games in Guadalajara, Mexico this November. [Read more…]

Ball ParaSport Ontario Male Athlete of the Year

 

Rick Ball ParaSport Ontario Male Athlete of the Year

Rick Ball ParaSport Ontario Male Athlete of the Year

(Orillia, ON) – A surprise honour was awaiting amputee runner Rick Ball as he ran the final leg of the torch relay to open the 2011 ParaSport Ontario Summer Games last Friday in Sarnia. [Read more…]