PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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London 2017 Head-to-Head: Chelsea McClammer
US wheelchair racer wants first world title at expense of teammates.
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Statement on UAE athlete Abdullah Hayayei
The athlete has died following a training ground incident as he prepared to compete at London 2017.
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5 Facts: Tunisia's Walid Ktila
The lowdown on T34 runner as he prepares to defend four world titles at London 2017.
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Ostersund to host Para ice hockey Qualifiers
Nations will battle in Swedish city for final spots available at PyeongChang 2018.
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Griswold wins fourth gold at Berlin World Series
Final World Series before Mexico City 2017 ends with 40 new world records set.
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London 2017 Head-to-Head: Jonnie Peacock
GB sprinter on using home crowd to his advantage against his biggest rivals.
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Assmann re-elected NPC France President
2004 Paralympic medallist will lead French Paralympic Movement for another four years.
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European champions triumph at Para Triathlon World Cup
Four gold medallists defy Italian heat to take titles at Lake Iseo.
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5 Facts: GB's Hannah Cockroft
The lowdown on the reigning triple-Paralympic champion as she gears up for London 2017.
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London Calling: Charl du Toit
South Africa sprinter ready to claim first world title at stadium where Paralympic career started.