London 2012

Exactly one year to the day after losing his eyesight in Afghanistan, US Navy hero Bradley Snyder swam to Paralympic gold at London 2012.

London 2012

Oscar Pistorius became a household name worldwide after competing in both the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

London 2012

In her annual address to Commonwealth countries, Queen Elizabeth II will hail the "splendid summer of sport".

London 2012

For many people, Vergeer is invincible and there’s almost an assumption that she will win. But for her it takes a lot of hard work and mental strength to withstand this pressure.

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London 2012

Special ceremony sees London 2012 Paralympians recognised with Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals

London 2012

With 80,000 fans cheering him on, Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento insisted on finishing the 100m T46 final, despite a pulled hamstring.

London 2012

We recently asked our fans on Facebook, Twitter and G+ to let us know what your favourite moments of the year were and here they are.

London 2012

The London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony saw Coldplay, one of Britain’s best-selling music acts, joined by global superstars Rihanna and Jay-Z in a spectacular celebration of the achievements of Paralympic athletes and an amazing summer of sport.

London 2012

When Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock smashed the world record in the 100m T44 at the US Paralympic Track & Field Trials, he raised the bar for the race that everyone will remember.