In 1948 Dr Ludwig Guttmann organised the first para-sport competitions, as an extension of the rehabilitation process. In the 1950s, questions were raised that “consideration must be given to whether ...

Ludwig Guttman ... and memorabilia that Guttmann brought back from the second Paralympics, in Tokyo. Meanwhile, a life-size bronze statue of Guttmann has been placed at the Stoke Mandeville ...

Sir Ludwig Guttmann, a German-born neurologist ... The only disability that was included in the Rome 1960 Paralympics was spinal cord injury. Hosts Italy topped the first ever Paralympic medal ...

The legendary Sir Ludwig Guttmann is credited as the man responsible ... that was included was spinal cord injury. Those first Paralympics in Rome attracted 400 athletes from 23 countries and ...