PARA ATHLETICS NEWS
![Leo-Pekka Tahti](/sites/default/files/images/120131112432197_82833483.jpg)
Finland Names 32 Athletes for London 2012
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.
![A picture of a man throwing a javelin](/sites/default/files/images/120703131332894_13102220_wjhMt.jpg)
First Cape Verde Athlete Ever Achieves London Qualification
For the first time, Cape Verde will participate at the Paralympic Games on merit and not by invitation. Márcio Fernandes achieved the A Qualification time and will be the country’s only athlete in Athletics.
Guilhermina Out for 3 World Records in London
Brazil's Terezinha Guilhermina has set out to be the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world.
![Jerome Singleton celebrating victory](/sites/default/files/images/120117135405429_108334335_0.jpg)
USA Names London 2012 Athletics Squad
Jerome Singleton, Tatyana McFadden and April Holmes highlight the American squad headed to the Paralympic Games.
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Peacock Speaks of his Delight at 100m World Record
British sprinter could now challenge Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton for gold after 10.85 performance.
![Chantal Petitclerc concentrating before race in Beijing](/sites/default/files/images/120113121937809_BE1_2371_Coudenys.jpg)
Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport
![Annette Roozen](/sites/default/files/images/120701170533642_563266_10151039392046281_1389734594_n.jpg)
Dutch Sprinter Roozen Hopes for Comeback
After giving birth to a daughter, the Netherlands’ veteran sprinter Annette Roozen is trying to come back for London 2012.
![USA's Blake Leeper give teammate Jerome Singleton a helping hand](/sites/default/files/images/120701102527072_108276426.jpg)
Rookies Shine on Day 2 of 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Leeper follows up 200m success with Americas record in scintillating 100m race
![Jessica Galli](/sites/default/files/images/120118165413973_82789508.jpg)
World Records Smashed on Day One of US Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Jessica Galli and Raymond Martin among two of four world records breakers
![Oscar Pistorius and Jonnie Peacock](/sites/default/files/images/120315162537546_Pistorius%2Band%2BPeacock_0.jpg)
Britain’s Peacock Runs Fastest Ever Time in Amputee Sprinting
Peacock runs 10.85 to eclipse times by set Oscar Pistorius and Marlon Shirley
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Sprinter to Represent Antigua and Barbuda
Jamol Pilgrim will be the first athlete to ever represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Paralympics, and he has a legitimate shot of finishing toward the top of the pack.
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Smyth Finishes Short of Olympic Qualifying Time
Ireland's Jason Smyth missed out on the Olympic qualifying time for the 100m this week, however he was officially nominated to his country’s Paralympic team.
Athletics: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Athletics at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
![Greece's Paschalis Stathelakos](/sites/default/files/images/120628131225416_120628_111550_9964.jpg)
Six World Records Broken on Final Day of IPC Euros
On the final day of the IPC Athletics European Championships, six world records were broken, bringing the total number of new records at the event to 14.
![Jarryd Wallace training](/sites/default/files/images/120628172526146_Wallace22.jpg)
Wallace Ready for USA’s Trials
Jarryd Wallace, whose leg was amputated just two years ago, will try to qualify for the London 2012 100m T43/44 sprint this weekend at the US Paralympics Track and Field Trials.
![Evan O'Hanlon](/sites/default/files/images/120305102800186_OHanlon_Melbourne.jpg)
Evan O’Hanlon: Why Athletics is the Best Sport
In spirit of the IPC’s Athletics week, Australian Paralympic champion sprinter Evan O’Hanlon explains why his sport tops them all.
![Richard Whitehead World Record in 200m T42](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/gX3X8BvkaLl9jSG3mGGcuuaY326PZ2NbmMSML1AfsmE.jpg?itok=3mDpYkXz)
Whitehead Breaks 200m World Record at IPC Euros
Great Britain's Richard Whitehead broke the 200m T42 world record and Russia picked up eight golds on the fourth day of the IPC Athletics European Championships.
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Ireland Announces London 2012 Paralympic Team
The Irish Paralympic team will be made up of 49 athletes, including Paralympic champions Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop.
![Marlou van Rhijn aka Blade Babe wins gold in 100m T44 and teammates take silver and bronze](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/media-icons/generic/video.png?itok=hSn2gpYN)
Dutch Delight on Day 3 of IPC Euros
Host nation the Netherlands swept the women's 100m T43/44 sprint in top fashion under the sun on the third day of the IPC Athletics European Championships.