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Japanese wheelchair duo racing toward Rio 2016
Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.
Van Rhijn has more left in the tank
The Dutch world and Paralympic champion reflects on her new 200m world record and believes that a fast track at the Grand Prix from 29 May could lead to another.

Nicaragua’s Holmann dreams of reaching the podium at Toronto 2015
The Nicaraguan is targeting success at this year’s Parapan American Games, hopes to qualify for his second Paralympic Games.

Caironi launches countdown to Grosseto Grand Prix
Italian Paralympic and world champion Martina Caironi talks to students about her impairment and life as a track and field star.

“Flying Finn” aims to beat his Dutch rival in Nottwil
With a new racing chair for 2015, Finland’s Leo-Pekka Tahti is aiming to get the better of the Netherlands’ Kenny van Weeghel.

World records smashed by European stars
Germany's Markus Rehm, Italy's Martina Caironi and the Netherlands' Marlou van Rhijn rewrite the record books.

#SuperheroSunday: Manuela Schaer
The Swiss European champion who will face her close rival Tatyana McFadden at the Nottwil Grand Prix later this month tells us her three heroes.

Wallace storms to victory at Grand Prix
US sprinter Jarryd Wallace beats two of his main rivals – David Prince and Jerome Singleton – in Tempe, Arizona, USA.

Plan your trip to the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
Qatar Airways Holidays are offering a number of exciting packages to October’s event in Doha.

Series of US wins at home athletics Grand Prix
Bad weather could not stop David Prince, Shirley Reilly and David Brown from taking victory alongside a clutch of their teammates in Tempe, USA.

Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA
Around 220 athletes, including five US world champions will be in action 15-16 May.

#WorkoutWednesday: Raymond Martin
After winning five world titles in 2013, Martin already has one to his name in 2015 after recent success at the IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships.

Nottwil, Switzerland, to stage first IPC Athletics Junior World Championships
IPC Athletics has awarded the Swiss town the event for 2017 and 2019.

World record holder Morrison excited by first full season
After only taking up para-athletics last May, the USA’s Rachael Morrison lines up at this week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix as the woman to beat in discus and club throw.

#SuperheroSunday: Vanessa Low
The German European long jump champion gives her heroes ahead of next week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA.

World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016
Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

World record holder Brown aims to run even faster in 2015
The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.
IPC Athletics’ education programme takes place in El Salvador
The course was the fourth of its kind this year and trained 20 National Technical Officials.

World champion Wallace is stronger than ever
After winning the 200m T44 world title in 2013, the USA’s Jarryd Wallace is looking to break 22 seconds for the first time this year.

#SuperheroSunday: Ilse Hayes
The South African who recently became the world’s fastest female Paralympian shares with us her three heroes.