PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

a group of men dive into a pool

Final World Series before Mexico City 2017 ends with 40 new world records set.

three para sprinters run towards the finish line

GB sprinter on using home crowd to his advantage against his biggest rivals.

Emmanuelle Assmann, President of NPC France

2004 Paralympic medallist will lead French Paralympic Movement for another four years.

Lauren Steadman, Great Britain

Four gold medallists defy Italian heat to take titles at Lake Iseo.

A girl in sunglasses poses for the camera

The lowdown on the reigning triple-Paralympic champion as she gears up for London 2017.

Charl du Toit - Rio 2016

South Africa sprinter ready to claim first world title at stadium where Paralympic career started.

a wheelchair rcaer on the track

Finnish wheelchair racer on Belgian sensation Peter Genyn.

David Brown - Rio 2016

The lowdown on reigning Paralympic 100m T11 champion as he prepares to defend world title at London 2017.

a group of male swimmers dive into the pool at the start of the race

British swimmer takes top honours again on day three at final World Series.

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Paralympic champion Martin Schulz leads team taking on Ironman-equivalent course.