Both athletes set new world records on the third day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in the 100m.
Rio 2016
Here are three athletes expected to help their respective teams reach the podium in September.
Para dance sport
Several world and European medallist couples and individual dancers are expected at the Mainhatten Cup from 28-29 May.
Blind Football
A blind football exhibition match will be held in Milan, Italy, on 28 May prior to the UEFA Champions League final.
The Council is comprised of 10 members who ensure that Para athletes’ voices are considered in IPC decision-making and the greater Paralympic Movement.
Athletics
More than 600 athletes from up to 37 countries will compete in Grosseto, Italy, between 10 and 16 June.
Athletics
British athletes broke two world and three European records on Friday at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix
Wheelchair Basketball
The wheelchair basketball player has been one of Australia’s top scorers and will be key for gold in September.
Athletes from all four corners of the globe want to be #ProudParalympians, representing the athlete voice in the Paralympic Movement, and voting will take place at Rio 2016.
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the programme trained 28 coaches and officials from Portuguese-speaking African countries.
