PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Tatyana McFadden of the United States and Marcel Hug of Switzerland at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon in Central Park.

Defending champions favourites for final major of the year

five Para athletes compete in their sports

World champions in taekwondo among the candidates

a group of Para taekwondo fighters stand on the podium

Three-time world Para taekwondo champion collects more than just medals

a Para athlete running and a pair of Para rowers pose on the podium with their medals

London 2012 medallist Rob Jones raising awareness and money for fellow veterans

two Para swimmers and Para powerlifters compete at their sport

World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships rescheduled following September earthquake

female powerlifter on bench preparing to lift weights

Powerlifter believes Para sport can inspire those affected by September’s earthquake

A Para swimmer poses with her gold medal and mascot

Italian swimmer has high hopes for medals at rescheduled Championships

a man smiling at the camera

Duane Kale named official Paralympic Movement representative

a male wheelchair racer on the road

Swiss Silver Bullet targeting fourth marathon win of 2017

a female Para wheelchair racer celebrates with an American flag

Wheelchair racing superstar has New York title defence in her sights to end emotional 2017