1997- First relay triathlon 2009 - First double above-knee amputee to finish a Ironman under 17 hours. Thank you CAF, Ossur, Powerbar, Mike Davidson, Terry Martin, Bob Babbitt, Rudys mother Sandra Tolson and everyone else who supports! You know who you are!

Rudy Garcia-Tolson profile. Special piece I edited for "Courage" - a show hosted by Danny Glover. Produced by 44Blue in Studio City, CA.

Rudy Garcia-Tolson serves as a mentor and guide swimmer to 10-year-old Cody McCasland during the 18th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge, a race held by the Challenged Athletes Foundation. For more on BP's athlete ambassadors, visit www.facebook.com/BPTeamUSA or www.bpusathletes.com.

Rudy Garcia Tolson from the USA beats his own world record and wins gold

GOLD BOHODAYKO Yevheniy UKR SILVER GARCIA-TOLSON Rudy USA BRONZE LEVY Matthew AUS The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the International Federation for nine sports, for which it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions.