ATHENS 2004 PARALYMPIC NEWS

Six people carry a flag with the Paralympic symbol into a stadium

No. 18: The Agitos, the Paralympic symbol is unveiled

With the brand new logo of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided, the new ‘Agitos’ were etched onto the Paralympic Flag in readiness for the Closing Ceremony of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.

Trischa Zorn

No. 21: Zorn's 55th and final medal

When US swimmer Trischa Zorn won her 55th and final Paralympic medal at the Athens 2004 Games, she cemented her place in the record books as the most decorated Paralympian in history.

a picture of 2 athletes competing in a judo match

Judo: 12 Facts for London 2012

The only martial art on the Paralympic programme, Judo’s one-on-one battles can be tough, tense and explosive, as competitors grapple against determined opponents.

John Stubbs

Archery a Full-Time Job for Stubbs

British archer John Stubbs was officially selected to compete in at London 2012 this week, where he hopes to defend his Paralympic title.

A picture of a man in an electric wheelchair posing for a picture with another man

Silence May Be Golden for USA’s Hanson

He may not be able to speak, but Austin Hanson and his father have developed a non-verbal language they hope will send them to the top of the Boccia podium at the London Paralympics.