PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 2: Fonteles shocks stadium over 200m victory
Brazil’s Alan Fonteles Oliveira produced one of the biggest upsets in Paralympic history, defeating sprinting great Oscar Pistorius in the 200m T44 in London.
No. 3: A medallist and her son captivate audiences
Teresa Perales’ behind-the-scenes video of her handing a medal to her son captivated audiences and became the most-viewed Samsung Paralympic Blog of the Games.
Queen honours Paralymians and LOCOG employees in New Years Honours list
29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012
No. 4: Wetherill's wonder shot
David Wetherill’s incredible diving table tennis shot at London 2012 went viral on YouTube, racking up 6.3 million views and counting.
Craig Spence: Peacock’s 100m win by far my 2012 highlight
IPC Director of Media and Communications picks out his best moment of 2012
No. 5: Canada defy Paralympic forecasts to beat USA
Canada produced one of the most memorable wheelchair rugby performances ever to defeat arch-rivals USA, 50-49, in the semi-final at London 2012.
New role for Aussie wheelchair tennis star
David Hall named ambassador of 2013 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Tour
Gareth A Davies: Why Weir's 4th gold is my moment of the year
As the IPC's Top 50 Moments continues, Gareth A Davies chooses his favourite of 2012
No. 6: From US Navy hero to Paralympic champion
Exactly one year to the day after losing his eyesight in Afghanistan, US Navy hero Bradley Snyder swam to Paralympic gold at London 2012.
No. 7: Pistorius’ summer of glory
Oscar Pistorius became a household name worldwide after competing in both the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.