PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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At 53, Jennette Jansen’s ‘engine’ running good as new in road cycling gold
The Dutchwoman’s final push to win ahead of the younger Annika Zeyen stems from years of experience
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Markus Rehm soars to third straight Paralympic long jump gold
Day six evening session sees two golds for Thailand and three for China as German Blade Jumper cements his legendary status in Tokyo
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Chen strikes another gold for China in archery
With victory in the women's individual compound, Chinese team has grabbed four out of the six disputed so far
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An unforgettable day for Iran’s Hashemiyeh Motaghian Moavi
Javelin thrower takes much-celebrated gold in Tokyo five years after Rio disappointment
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Day of the Dutch as cycling road racers rule at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Dominant Netherlands sweep up three gold medals in six races
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Schroder and Wink claim quad doubles gold medal
Dutch duo upset gold medal favourites Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson of Australia in the final
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Paralympics preview: shooting day four
The P3 - mixed 25m pistol SH1 is the final to be played on Thursday with World Championships medallists keen to make presence in Tokyo
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Suigimura Hidetaka hopes boccia gold will spark Japan interest in the sport
Joy too for David Smith, Adam Peska and Samuel Andrejcik while Grigorios Polychronidis targets Paris 2024
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A medal gift for baby of boccia star Polychronidis
Another second place finish for Greek star but the presence of little Valentina made it a happy occasion
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Multiple medal winner Jessica Long reveals 'extra vertebra' so swims in pain
Olympic legend Michael Phelps sent good luck message to his friend before Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games