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World, European and championship records fall on day one at Grosseto 2016
Records tumbled on the first afternoon (Saturday 11 June) at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, as Russia notched up two world records and numerous championship and European records fell.
Piispanen versus Genyn Grosseto 2016 head-to-head
The two T51 wheelchair racers answer questions on each other ahead of their 100m and 400m showdowns at the IPC Athletics European Championships.
2016 IPC Athletics European Championships declared open
The six-day event in Italy's Tuscan city got underway with a colourful Opening Ceremony.
Italian hero Caironi returns from injury for Europeans
The 100m T42 world champion, who obliterated her own world record last year, will compete at Grosseto 2016 despite an injury marred season.
Watson receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for May
The 18-year-old wheelchair racer broke four world records.
Peacock prioritising European title over fast time
The British 100m T44 sprinters is aiming to defend both his European and Paralympic titles this summer, starting with Grosseto 2016.
Tahti determined to show he’s best, starting with Grosseto 2016
The Flying Finn is aiming to make up for world silver last year by winning the European and Paralympic titles this year and setting a new 100m T54 world record.
Music Monday with Great Britain’s Maria Lyle
The teenage sprint sensation will be hoping to defend her European titles at Grosseto 2016, but what does she listen to?
Medical and broadcast expertise appointed to London 2017
Dr Pam Venning appointed as Head of Medical Services and Bob Caple appointed Broadcast Manager.
“Me and my coach” with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.
Strong Irish team announced for Grosseto 2016
Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.
Off the beaten track with the USA’s Tatyana McFadden
The T54 wheelchair racer who is chasing seven gold medals at Rio 2016 has published a book for youngsters about her life.
Reid looking forward to renewing long jump rivalry with Le Fur
The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2016
The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
My best and worst moments with Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon
The T38 sprinter has won many world and Paralympic titles and will go for more gold at Rio 2016.
IPC to livestream 32 hours of coverage from Grosseto 2016
All the action from the 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships will be available at www.grosseto2016.com
Training Tuesday with Brazil’s Petruccio Ferreira
The teenage sprint sensation and 200m T47 world record holders talks us through his training regime.
Seven talking points from the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil
Find out what four days of competition in Switzerland told us about what we can expect at Rio 2016.
#MusicMonday with Thailand’s Rawat Tana
The T54 racer impressed at last year’s World Championships but is his musical taste equally as impressive?
Belgium's Genyn and Kuwait's Almutairi smash records in Nottwil
Heavy downfalls proved no problem to the wheelchair racers on the fourth morning of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.