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Preview: Men’s wheelchair race Virgin Money London Marathon
Sunday’s race in the British capital will kick off the Abott World Marathon Majors Series XI.

Mascot for World Para Athletics Championships revealed
Whizbee the Bee has been announced as the official mascot of London 2017 following a competition.

Five reasons to be interested in Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Over 180 athletes from seven countries will compete in the third Grand Prix of the season in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 21-23 April.

Brazilian athletes in hunt for Worlds qualification
The World Para Swimming World Series and World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Sao Paulo are important for Brazil’s national stars.
Preview: World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Sao Paulo
Eighteen Paralympic medallists from around the world will compete from 21-23 April, including five Brazilian champions.
Para athletics explained – visually impaired long jump
Find out from the Paralympic champion how he manages to be the best in the world despite having to wear a blindfold to jump.

London calling – Belgium’s Peter Genyn
After receiving a congratulatory call from the King of Belgium after Rio 2016 success, the T51 racer is hungry for more medals at London 2017.

Hug, Schär take Boston titles in new world best times
The Swiss duo took the respective men’s and women’s wheelchair race titles in the Boston Marathon.

Guilhermina out to make amends in Sao Paulo
After losing her Paralympic titles in Rio, the visually impaired sprinter aims to bounce back in 2017.

Holiday Hotspot with Ireland’s Jason Smyth
The fastest Paralympian on the planet tells us his favourite holiday destination.

Ibrahmi lays down marker ahead of London 2017
The Tunisian thrower was in fine form at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunis.

My toughest opponent by the USA's David Blair
In the second edition of a new series, top Para athletes talk about their toughest opponent.

Tunisian women dominate home Grand Prix
The second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix saw home success.

What’s in my kitbag? Italy’s Martina Caironi
The 100m T42 Paralympic and world champion reveals the contents of her kitbag.

Men’s discus F33 world record smashed at Tunis Grand Prix
Saudi Arabia’s Hani Alnakhli added 59cm to his own two-year-old world record on the first day of action.

Irish athletes in warm weather training ahead of London 2017
The world’s fastest Paralympian is training in Tenerife ahead of his 100m world title defence.
Petrucio Ferreira hopes to lower 200m world record
The Brazilian starts his season at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a place that holds special memories.

Five reasons to be interested: Tunis Grand Prix
Nearly 190 athletes from 13 countries will be competing in Tunis between 13-15 April.

Josh George prepares for biggest test in Boston
The T53 racer hopes to build on a fifth place finish last time out in Tokyo.

Preview: Tunis Grand Prix
Nearly 190 athletes from 13 countries will line-up for the season’s second major Para athletics meet.