PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ileana Rodriguez re-elected Athlete Representative
US Paralympian to continue serving on APC Executive Committee for next four years
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Lausanne 2019: Para triathlon world champions crowned
Lauren Parker, Fran Brown Jules Ribstein make grand Worlds debuts
Lima 2019: Record-breaking Parapans to leave a legacy in Peru
More than 170,000 fans attend the biggest Para sport event in the Americas
Lima 2019: Peru closes Parapans with five golds
Pilar Jauregui celebrated hosts’ final title in Para badminton
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Agitos Foundation celebrates athletes’ success in Lima
Athletes who attended Agitos Foundation activities have successful participation in the 2019 Parapan American Games
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Lima 2019: Love story brings glory in the pool
Power couple Daniela Gimenez and Gonzalo Dutra scoop Parapan American medals
Lima 2019: Jose de Jesus Castillo Castillo never tires of titles
Americas’ Athlete of the Year takes gold on the last day of Para powerlifting in Peru
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Lima 2019: Marco Dispaltro takes boccia gold
Paralympic bronze medallist celebrates on Peruvian soil
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Fleur Jong’s remarkable recovery lights up Paris Grand Prix
Dutch sprinter dominates on return from surgery as world records tumble in French capital
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Lima 2019: Mexican duo Diego Lopez and Gustavo Sanchez strike again
Fourth gold takes country to its best swimming result at Parapan Am Games