PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ireland announce London 2017 team
Paralympic champions lead squad of ten for World Para Athletics Championships.
London 2017 Head-to-Head: Petrucio Ferreira
Brazil sprint sensation on challenge of having a good friend as his main rival.
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Berlin to stage final World Series
Last major Para swimming competition before Mexico City 2017 World Championships.
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Best of Bunschoten
Dutch snowboarder talks favourite event, toughest competitors and ambitions for PyeongChang 2018.
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Swiss Paralympic extends airline partnership
Swiss International Airlines to continue transporting Para athletes to major events.
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London 2017 Head-to-Head: Johannes Floors
The German sprinter on his battle with compatriot David Behre.
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Spanish Para triathletes shine in Altafulla sun
Hosts win five events and secure eight podium finishes at Para Triathlon World Cup.
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5 Facts About...Hunter Woodhall
The lowdown on USA's contender for sprint T43 gold at London 2017.
Bruinsma set for Berlin World Series
Dutch teenager aiming to build on successful Paralympic debut.
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Best of British: Hollie Arnold
Paralympic javelin champion ready to end London 2012 heartache at Para athletics Worlds.