STADSKANAAL 2012 - Media Centre

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South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius talks about how the Olympics have given him the best preparation possible for the Paralympics in London.

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Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.

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Take a moment to think about where you came from to get to the world’s stage.

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With some of the biggest names in Paralympic sport competing in 170 medal events, athletes on the track and field are expected to light up Olympic Stadium.

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Five-time Paralympian is voted by his teammates to have the honour of carrying the stars and stripes in the athletes procession.

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Here are five storylines many Paralympic fans may not be aware of but could steal the headlines once the London 2012 competition begins.

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The two athletes representing Haiti at London 2012 hope to help their country’s Paralympic programme grow for future Games.

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For the first time ever the Ghanaian team has qualified athletes to participate in the Paralympic Games and they have high hopes for a top performance.

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At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, athletes with an intellectual impairment will take part for the first time in 12 years.

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Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley is training in Switzerland and more excited than ever for London 2012.

2012 IPC Athletics European Championships Stadskanaal

Double European champion stripped of his titles from Stadskanaal

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Sprinter Evan O’Hanlon and four others were the first of Australia’s large Paralympic delegation to head to Cardiff for their pre-Games camp.

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With nine Paralympic medals, including three golds, to his name, Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley talks about being a veteran on the track.

Cycling

The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swimming

Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.

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New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports

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Veteran wheelchair racer Kenny van Weeghel and double-amputee sprinter Marlou van Rhijn will lead the Netherlands in London.

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All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games

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With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association has announced its athletics line-up

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Canadian wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell insists the journey to the Paralympics is just as important as the Games themselves.