RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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China’s Rong Jing still amazed by Brazilian people
The three-time Rio 2016 wheelchair fencing champion fondly remembers her second Paralympic experience, last September.
![No. 35 Dutch-British equestrian rivalry](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/ydDpLFmUNqyRAHTNZf_Z9gAu99sSGeYiAdua4Be3ELo.jpg?itok=T3yBw5P_)
No.35: Dutch-British equestrian rivalry
Great Britain lost to the Dutch riders at last year’s Europeans but bounced back to top the sport’s medals table at the Rio Paralympics.
![No. 36 Pamela Relph makes rowing history](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/js9lSRWqIy8api0-psfzls4Mvr8JKqiTvQU9XLN9zUE.jpg?itok=JAo6gimU)
No. 36 Pamela Relph makes rowing history
The Great Britain athlete became the first rower to win two Paralympic gold medals.
Making a Splash: Wenpan overcomes rookie blues
The five-time Paralympic champion looks back on a series of stunning performances in 2016 and sets his sights on 2020.
![No. 39 Yuan Yanping extends winning streak in Rio](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/MGVD0QMTFoHRP-OhJocDmZLc3OO2xWfMGLAoKFqW71o.jpg?itok=Y-g1muPx)
No. 39: Yuan Yanping extends winning streak in Rio
China’s 40-year-old judoka became the women’s +70kg undisputed Paralympic champion, adding a third gold medal to her haul.
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No. 41 Para athletes feature in BP, Allianz video campaigns
The two IPC International Partners created video campaigns highlighting Para athletes ahead of Rio 2016.
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No. 42 Seguin wins third gold, Australia dominate
Rio 2016’s sailing competition produced many memorable moments.
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Murray and Thomas retire from boccia
The British Paralympians have announced their retirement from the sport.
![Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.](/sites/default/files/images/160902163448727_agitos.jpg)
The IPC media team shortlisted for three European Excellence awards
The team has been shortlisted for Communications Team of the Year, Online Video Channel and PR Professional of the Year.
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Vio ends stellar season with World Cup gold
The Italian won her fifth title of the year at the final IWAS wheelchair fencing event of the season.
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No. 48: Paralympians touch hearts with words of wisdom
Here are some of the most memorable interviews, speeches Paralympians gave in 2016.
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Faces of the Future: Colombia’s Luis Lucumi
At his first Paralympic Games, in Rio, the 18-year-old won silver in the men’s javelin throw F38.
Javanmardidodmani hungry for more success
Iranian shooting star Sareh Javanmardidodmani crowned her picture perfect career with two Paralympic gold medals in Rio.
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Pool named after Australian Paralympic champion
Glenallen School in Melbourne named its pool in honour of former student and Rio 2016 Paralympic swimming champion Tim Disken.
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Emily Bayci: ‘..different than what I was used too’
After mostly covering Olympic events, Bayci took on a new challenge with Para archery reporting at Rio 2016.
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Making a splash: Michalentzakis surprises himself
The 18-year-old swimmer from Greece stunned the men’s 100m butterfly S9 finals at Rio 2016.