Bard Care | Our Community

This website uses both its own and third-party cookies to gather statistical information on your internet browsing and to show you advertising related to your preferences. By browsing this website, it is understood that you agree to the use of these cookies. If you would like further information visit the Privacy and Cookies policy on the website. Close this window.

Paralympics Rio 2016 - It's a Bronze....

By: Ian Marsden

It all started in 2012 when I tried paracanoeing for the very first time and was spotted by the coaches at a talent identification day. Fast forward 4 years to September 2016 and I was on my way to Rio for the Paralympics to represent the UK in the K1 200m paracanoe race. Read More...

Brazil Camp: Pre-Training for Rio Paralympics

By: Ian Marsden

Earlier in 2016 I flew with the rest of the GB Paracanoe Team from London Heathrow, to Belo Horizonte in Brazil, the city chosen as Team GBs training base for the 2016 Paralymic games, to be held in Rio de Janeiro in September. Read More...

Paracanoe World Championships Milan 2015

By: Ian Marsden

In 2015, for the first time ever, paracanoe athletes had the chance to secure Paralympic qualification slots at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe sprint and Paracanoe World Championships, with the sport set to make its debut at the Paralympic Games in Rio 2016. Read More...

Sporting Trail Blazer: Tyne Tunnel 2K International Wheelchair Race

By: David Burdus

Paralympic fever is upon us again as Rio 2016 looms upon the horizon - get in! I do so enjoy this four-yearly fix of spectacular disability sporting media coverage! Of course, back in the day (1983; when I sustained my spinal injury), there was no such thing as positive representation of disabled people in the media - I know, how crazy was that! Read More...

Recent Contributors

Ian Marsden

Ian began his career as an able bodied athlete representing Team GB at Powerlifiting.

Read Ian's full bio here

David Burdus

David describes himself as a typical Gemini. He is gregarious, spontaneous, fun loving with an eye for the unusual.

Read David's full bio here

Leslie Ostrander

Leslie Ostrander probably has more reason than most people to feel sorry for herself. But she doesn’t. She feels immensely blessed!

Read Leslie's full bio here

View All Contributors

Care. Comfort. Choice.

©2022 C. R. Bard. All Rights Reserved. All products on this website may not be available for sale in all geographies. Please contact your local Bard Medical representative for additional information about the products that available in your area.