Twenty one years after competing at the motor-racing circuit as an F3000 driver, Italy's Alex Zanardi - who also raced in F1 - returned to Brands Hatch to light up the Games, striking double gold in the hand-cycling events.
Athletics
Brazil’s Alan Fonteles Oliveira produced one of the biggest upsets in Paralympic history, defeating sprinting great Oscar Pistorius in the 200m T44 in London.
Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi has taken the IPC’s top moment of 2012 after winning two Paralympic golds on the same course he competed on as a motor race driver.
London 2012
29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012
London 2012
Teresa Perales’ behind-the-scenes video of her handing a medal to her son captivated audiences and became the most-viewed Samsung Paralympic Blog of the Games.
Table Tennis
David Wetherill’s incredible diving table tennis shot at London 2012 went viral on YouTube, racking up 6.3 million views and counting.
Wheelchair Tennis
David Hall named ambassador of 2013 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Tour
London 2012
Canada produced one of the most memorable wheelchair rugby performances ever to defeat arch-rivals USA, 50-49, in the semi-final at London 2012.
London 2012
IPC Director of Media and Communications picks out his best moment of 2012
London 2012
As the IPC's Top 50 Moments continues, Gareth A Davies chooses his favourite of 2012