U of I’s McFadden Wins 4th Consecutive London Marathon
The University of Illinois’ Tatyana McFadden has won her fourth consecutive London Marathon, just a week after winning her fourth marathon in Boston.
U of I’s McFadden Wins Wheelchair Women Div. Of NYC Marathon; Josh George Places 2nd In Men’s
University of Illinois wheelchair athletes had a strong showing in Sunday's New York City Marathon, with Tatyana McFadden winning the women's division, and Josh George placing second among the men.
Tatyana McFadden and IntelliWheels Marissa Siebel and Josh George on engineering a better wheelchair
This hour, we hear from University of Illinois wheelchair athlete Tatyana McFadden about her Chicago Marathon win this past weekend. Jim Meadows also talks with IntelliWheels’ Marissa Siebel and Josh George, who took third place in the men’s wheelchair division of the Chicago Marathon, about their Champaign based company that makes geared wheelchair wheels.
Ryan Chalmers Finishes His Push Across America
University of Illinois graduate and paralymian Ryan Chalmers recently wrapped up his Push Across America tour, where he pushed himself across the country in his racing wheelchair in just over two months. This hour on Focus, we’ll talk with Ryan now that he’s done with the push.