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Doha 2015: Mixed zone flashquotes day two
Find out what the athletes had to say on the second day of the IPC Athletics World Championships.
World records tumble on second day of the IPC Athletics World Champs
Germany's long jumper Markus Rehm and Cuban Omara Durand set new world marks at Doha 2015.
Doha 2015: Preview of Saturday’s action
Star performers set to go for world titles on Saturday include Marlou van Rhijn, Marcel Hug, Walid Ktila and Barbara Niewiedzial.
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Fourteen-year-old Holt claims world title with record breaking win
The Australian was one of 19 gold medal winners on Saturday at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
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Doha 2015: Preview of Friday’s action
On the second day of the IPC Athletics World Championships, athletes will contest 17 medal events.
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McFadden wins Wilma Rudolph Courage Award
The 10-time Paralympic medallist received the honour at the biggest night for women’s sport in the USA.
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Davies retains gold with Championship record at Doha 2015
The first morning of competition also saw the first world record fall in the women’s 100m T37.
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Low smashes world record twice on her way to world title
The German T42 long jumper set one of six world records on the first day of the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
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IPC’s Medical & Scientific Director visits Aspetar
Dr Van de Vliet visited Aspetar and Aspire Zone ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships.
Doha 2015 opens with spectacular ceremony
The biggest ever IPC Athletics World Championships opened with a spectacular ceremony uniting and celebrating the incredible world of para-sport.
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Doha 2015: Preview of Thursday’s action
The first day of competition at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships will see athletes compete in 24 medal events
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Doha 2015: Mixed zone flashquotes day one
Find out what the athletes had to say on the first day of the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Soejima wants legacy outside athletic performances
The Japanese veteran also serves as race director for the Tokyo Marathon’s wheelchair division.
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NPC Germany provides live stream of Doha 2015
Fans will get to watch Team Germany compete live at the IPC Athletics World Championships, which begin 21 October.
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IPC Athletics World Championships set to open in Doha, Qatar
The biggest ever para-sport event to be held in the Middle East will attract around 1,300 athletes from over 90 countries.
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Doha 2015 Prediction Panel: Who will win the men’s 100m T44
As the IPC Athletics World Championships open in Doha, Qatar, our panel of journalists and coaches try predict the outcome of the one of the flagship events.
Switzerland name Doha 2015 team
Defending world champion Marcel Hug leads the field.
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Doha 2015 turns focus to future in ‘my incredible story’
Thirteen-year-old Ghanim al Muftah tells his story of hope, determination and giving.
Elizabeth Broad: Cool tips for Doha 2015
With the IPC Athletics World Championships kicking off this week in Doha, Qatar, here are some hydration strategies.