Helene Hines Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: An inspiration to us all' Hines inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. liherald.com. April 24, 2003. Cris. Italia. September 28, 2018.
  2. News: World T.E.A.M. Sports. July 22, 2011. September 5, 2018.
  3. News: Despite MS, marathoner keeps rolling along. Newsday. March 14, 2013. Merle. English. September 5, 2018.
  4. Web site: NEW YORK CITY MARATHON: WHEELCHAIRS; In First Official Race, the Winners Stays Clear of Controversy. The New York Times. November 6, 2000. Ron. Dicker. September 28, 2018.
  5. Web site: Hines Proves No Task Is Unattainable. Newsday. April 8, 2003. September 28, 2018.
  6. Web site: Bikes That Deserve a Hand. The Wall Street Journal. March 21, 2011. Laura. Johannes. September 28, 2018.
  7. Web site: Disabled Athlete Told She Can't Bring Service Dog Into TriBeCa Deli. DNAinfo New York. January 31, 2013. Ben. Fractenberg. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905175657/https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130131/tribeca/disabled-athlete-told-she-cant-bring-service-dog-into-tribeca-deli/. September 5, 2018. dead.

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