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Best of British: Paul Blake
800m T36 champion on his new sprint challenge at London 2017.
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Argentina announce athletics team for Nottwil 2017
Double Youth Parapan champion leads squad for Junior Worlds.
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Para Athletics Explained: Keeping the wheels in motion
Team behind repairing and maintaining equipment at London 2017 tell us to 'expect the unexpected'.
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5 Facts About....Michael Brannigan
What you need to know about US Paralympic and world 1,500m T20 champion ahead of London 2017.
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Berlin Grand Prix breaks more records
Brazilian Andre Rocha claims two world records at final Para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.
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London Calling: Leinier Savon
Cuban sprinter ready to defend world titles at London 2017.
Five Facts About…Petrucio Ferreira
Brazil sprinter making his World Champs debut at London 2017.
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Five Reasons to be Interested: Berlin Grand Prix
Why this weekend's Para athletics event is worth keeping an eye on.
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Five Facts About…Wenjun Liu
What do you know about Chinese T54 wheelchair racer Wenjun Liu?
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My Toughest Opponent – Jonathan Broom-Edwards
Great Britain high jumper on his hopes of beating rival Maciej Lepiato at London 2017.
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Five Facts About…David Blair
What you need to know about the US discus thrower ahead of London 2017.
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Ones to watch in Berlin
Title contenders for final para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.
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Weir to retire after London Anniversary Games
Six-time Paralympic champion will end career at scene of London 2012 triumph.
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'Team Personal Best' growing ahead of London 2017
More than 100 confirmed events for World Champs legacy programme.
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Great Britain name team for first Para Athletics Junior Worlds
First Junior Championships will give major games experience to young para athletes.
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Five Facts about…Omara Durand
What do you know about Cuban sprinter Omara Durand, who lines up at July’s World Para Athletics Championships, with five world titles to her name already?
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Long jumper Langenhoven to compete in Berlin
Grand Prix will be South African's last competition before London 2017.
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Two athletes added to British team for London 2017
Two-time Paralympian Julie Rogers and debutant Jack Gladman will compete at Worlds.
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Ottobock named London 2017 partner
Worldwide Paralympic Partner will also support World Para Athletics Championships.
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Five Facts about…Scott Reardon
Australia's world and Paralympic 100m T42 champion will be back on the track at London 2017.