PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![The Swiss Silver Bullet celebrates in the rain after winning the men's 5,000m T54 at London 2017.](/sites/default/files/images/170723190104623_GettyImages-821259884.jpg)
Berlin marathon: Hug and Schär win
The Swiss pair retain titles in a wet race in the German capital.
How sport changed Mehrzadselakjani’s life
The Iranian sitting volleyball player compares and contrasts life before and after Rio 2016.
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Amsterdam to host VISTA 2019
The scientific conference will be held 4-7 September 2019.
![Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line to win the men's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016 in Boston.](/sites/default/files/images/161007103147174_Marcel%2BHug.jpg)
Hug, Schar to highlight Berlin marathon
The Swiss racers look to defend their titles as the Abbott World Marathon Majors continues
Skarstein back in the water
The Norwegian rower will race at the World Championships before focusing on PyeongChang 2018
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2017 World Rowing Championships set for Sarasota
Para rowers will go for titles over the new 2,000m distance
![Dr. Laura Misener delivers her keynote address on the final day of VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.](/sites/default/files/images/170924074118123_230917_Vista_Keynote0381.jpg)
VISTA 2017 concludes In Toronto
Around 300 sports scientists from 41 countries were in attendance.
![Dr. Rory Cooper delivering his keynote address at VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.](/sites/default/files/images/170924075147821_220117_Vista_Keynote0075A.jpg)
VISTA 2017: Technology a game-changer
Dr. Rory Cooper delivers keynote address on Friday in Toronto, Canada.
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Athlete Representative elections for swimming and powerlifting postponed
The new date will be announced in due time
![a wheelchair racer pumps his fist after crossing the line](/sites/default/files/images/170713101404824_Brent%2BLakatos.jpg)
Lakatos to race first marathon
The multi-world and Paralympic champion is taking a new challenge in the Berlin marathon