Answer: Qualifying as an Olympian is an extremely difficult feat for anyone to accomplish and is regarded as a very prestigious title. To qualify as a Paralympian is an even tougher challenge. ForParalympic athletes, the sports in which Olympians compete are harder to do, harder to train for, and pose challenges that would prove nearly impossible for a fully able-bodied person to overcome. The disparity in level of difficulty between the same sports in Olympics and Paralympics was evident to me when watching the events. Whether skiing down a mountain, swimming, or playing on ice, Paralympic athletes must demonstrate a higher level of skill in order to succeed in their respective event.
