PARA ATHLETICS NEWS

Swansea 2014 - Flashquotes Day 1
Find out what the athletes said after they competed at Swansea 2014.

Who will make the headlines at Swansea 2014?
Here are some of the star names who could be making the news at the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Swansea 2014 - Day 1 morning review
IPC Athletics European Championships get underway in Swansea

Jason Smyth reclassified to T12 class ahead of Swansea 2014
Irish Paralympic sprinter was reclassified ahead of the IPC Athletics European Championships.
Swansea's musical stars light up Opening Ceremony
The fourth IPC Athletics European Championships were officially opened on Monday (18 August) at the University of Swansea athletics track with a spectacular display underlining Wales’ rich musical heritage and talent.

Weir out of Swansea 2014 through injury
Libby Clegg’s guide Mikail Huggins to replace Weir as captain on the eve of the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Sharov aiming for success at Swansea 2014
Visually impaired champion hopes Russia will emulate their success from two years ago.

Swansea 2014 head-to-heads
Six rivalries to keep an eye out for at the 2014 IPC Athletics Euros.

Swansea 2014 - What to watch on Tuesday 19 August
Thirty eight medal events will be decided on the first day of competition.

World record holder Browne tips Streng for Euro glory
The USA’s Richard Browne believes Germany’s young protégé Felix Streng will be a serious rival in the future.

Top para-athletes voice Swansea 2014 predictions
Non-Europeans Scott Reardon, Michelle Stilwell, Terezinha Guilhermina and Yohansson Nascimento evaluate the talent for the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Hannah Cockroft relishing 800m challenge
British T34 ace will be aiming for the 100m and 800m double at Swansea 2014

Swansea 2014 to be live streamed
All the action from the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships will be shown live via the official event website
Athletes make a special appearance ahead of Swansea 2014
Aled Sion Davies, Nathan Stephens and Kryon Duke all visit local Sainsbury’s store in Swansea.

World champion Francois-Elie seeking gold at Swansea 2014
French double world champion will race over 100m and 400m at the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships

Italy team announced for the IPC Euros in Swansea
A mixture of youth and experience will represent Italy at the Euros
Hug ready to challenge Weir for European glory
The Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ is the man to beat according to his great rival David Weir of Great Britain.

Markus Rehm named July’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Rehm stunned para-sport as he drastically improved on his own long jump world record to win gold at the German able-bodied Nationals.

Luc Percival: Sportsmanship in para-sport
IPC blogger and sports photographer Luc Percival details an incredible moment of sportsmanship he recently witnessed when covering para-sport
Strong Irish team for announced for IPC Athletics Euros
Paralympics Ireland has announced an eight strong team for the IPC Athletics European Championships which are set to take place in Swansea, Great Britain, from 18-23 August.