PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Olivera Nakovska-Bikova - London 2012

Many shooting athletes competing on Day 5 have already won a medal in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Now they have to aim further, as the distance is pushed back to 25m.

David Weir - London 2012

David Weir, Michael McKillop and Terezinha Guihermina have already won the gold in a previous event of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, but they come for more on Day 5.

Oscar de Pellegrin

Oscar de Pellegrin picked up gold in the men's individual recruve W1/W2, adding to his already extensive medal haul.

Australia’s Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch

Australia’s Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch and Great Britain’s Lucas enjoy strong day after delayed start.

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On Day 5 in the pool, British poster girl Ellie Simmonds came through with another gold another world record.

Australian team - London 2012

On Day 5, the men’s Australian and Canadian sides will look to keep up their undefeated run to finish top of their groups.

Australian swimming relay

Matt Cowdrey led a strong Australian squad to the title in the men's 4x100m freestyle 34 points relay.

Russian trio clinch archery gold medals

Russia secures all three podium places in the men’s standing individual recurve.

David Weir

In a night to remember at Olympic Stadium, Great Britain’s David Weir snuck into gold-medal position at the end of the 5,000m T54 event.

Teresa Perales

British swimmers Robert Welbourne and Ellie Simmonds also back in action on Day 5 of swimming competition.