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Five facts about…..Great Britain’s Dan Greaves
What would Great Britain's Dan Greaves have chosen as a career if it wasn't for athletics? Find out here, with five facts about the world and Paralympic discus F44 silver medallist.
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No. 1 Australia prepare for busy month
The wheelchair rugby team will take-on some of the top teams around the world in London, then shortly later look to defend their regional title.
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Preview: 2015 ITTF Para-Table Tennis European Championships
Competition kicks off on 12 October in Vejle, Denmark.
Moran Samuel named September’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Israeli won her first World Championships gold medal in para-rowing.
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McFadden wins fifth straight Chicago Marathon
The marathon served as a Paralympic qualifier for Team USA.
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No ‘hour record’ for Colin Lynch
A punctured tyre dashed the Irishman’s hopes of breaking the record.
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Returning players highlight Canada’s sledge hockey team
Fifteen players who helped Canada win silver at the 2015 World Championships A-Pool named to 2015-16 squad, alongside five new faces.
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Crichton awarded Paralympics New Zealand Order of Merit
Sophie Pascoe’s coach is recognised for his significant contribution to para-sport spanning four decades.
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Simonelli ends outdoor season on record-breaking note
The Italian world champion broke two new records during his national championships.
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Get to know Dutch rider Rixt Van Der Horst
The newly crowned double-European champion shares some interesting facts about herself.
Five facts about…..the Netherlands’ Kenny van Weeghel
The Dutch wheelchair racer takes on no fewer than five events at this month's IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha. Here are five more facts about him.
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Superhero Sunday: Great Britain’s Hannah Cockcroft
The four-time world champion reveals her three heroes ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Canada’s women sledge hockey players gather to train
The sixteen players will practice and play Edmonton Impact ahead of a three game exhibition series against the USA in November.
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Athlete forum lays foundations of Tokyo 2020 anti-doping legacy
Several Paralympians, Olympians and members of WADA athlete committee passed on knowledge and insight to young athletes.
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IWAS World Games wraps up in Sochi
The event featured the debut of para-taekwondo after the MOU signing between IWAS, WTF.
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Five facts about…..France’s Mandy Francois-Elie
Can Mandy Francois-Elie retain the two sprint world titles she won in 2013 - and add another in the 400m?
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Newcomer Müller makes quick splash in para-canoe
The former German wheelchair basketball player is hoping to build off her silver medal from her Worlds debut.
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ITU announces 2016 para-triathlon calendar
Races held in May in Japan and Spain will be the last events for para-triathletes to earn qualification points for Rio 2016.
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IPC Athletes’ Council meets IOC Athletes’ Commission
Athlete representatives are attending the 7th IOC International Athletes’ Forum.
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Tahti expects a close battle for 100m gold at Doha 2015
The Flying Finn, believes he will have to go under 14 seconds to win his third consecutive 100m world title in the T54 class.