Helene Hines

Helene Hines is a handcyclist who has competed in numerous marathons.[1] Hines was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 30[2] and was told that she should give up walking. She went on to compete in 27 marathons in the handcycle division between 1988 and 1999.[3] Hines was the women's handcycle winner at the 2000,[4] 2001, 2002[1][5] and 2010 New York City Marathons.[2][6]

Hines ran with President Bill Clinton in 1994 in commemoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act,[1][7] and won 24 biking marathons in her division between 2000 and March 2013.[3] In 2003, Hines became the first disabled person to be inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.[1][5] She received the Woman of Valor award in 2004 from the East Meadow Jewish Center.[3] Hines is an active member of Achilles International and a physical education instructor. Her book, Third in the World, was published in 2011.[2]

References
  1. Italia, Cris (April 24, 2003). "An inspiration to us all' Hines inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame". liherald.com. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  2. "World T.E.A.M. Sports". July 22, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  3. English, Merle (March 14, 2013). "Despite MS, marathoner keeps rolling along". Newsday. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  4. Dicker, Ron (November 6, 2000). "NEW YORK CITY MARATHON: WHEELCHAIRS; In First Official Race, the Winners Stays Clear of Controversy". The New York Times. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  5. "Hines Proves No Task Is Unattainable". Newsday. April 8, 2003. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  6. Johannes, Laura (March 21, 2011). "Bikes That Deserve a Hand". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  7. Fractenberg, Ben (January 31, 2013). "Disabled Athlete Told She Can't Bring Service Dog Into TriBeCa Deli". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
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