Paralympics showed stories of courage and thrilling athleticism , writes Dave Gilbert . Gilbert asks : Where on earth was the United States of America in all this ? American citizens have missed fantastic endeavours of their athletes , he says . The US has been a world leader for many years but it is now lagging behind other countries when it comes to sporting excellence.
Paralympics showed stories of courage and thrilling athleticism , writes Dave Gilbert . Gilbert asks : Where on earth was the United States of America in all this ? American citizens have missed fantastic endeavours of their athletes , he says . Exposure and debate can only improve way events are organized - Gilbert .