RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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Sport Week: Olympian Murray to coach Para triathletes
The former Canadian triathlete knows the feeling her athletes will get when they compete in their first Games.
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Austrian and British outfits for Rio 2016 launched
The Austrian outfit, designed by Erima, includes 60 different items, whilst ParalympicsGB unveiled ASOS formal wear.
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Dunham ready to ride again at Rio
After missing London 2012, the Para equestrian rider looks to make the most of her fifth Paralympic Games.
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Sport Week: Para triathlon venue
The event will be held 10-11 September at Fort Copacabana.
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Garrido named Chile’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The powerlifting Parapan American champion will headline Chile’s delegation at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games, on 7 September.
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Sport Week: Classification in Para triathlon
Athletes in this sport are grouped into five sport classes.
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Rio 2016 preview: R2 (women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
The first shooting medal event of the Paralympic Games will feature a head-to-head between the world champion and world record holder.
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Australia reveal Rio 2016 athletics, swimming teams
Paralympic and world champions highlight the teams heading to the Paralympic Games.
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Germany announces Rio 2016 delegation
Germany will send 148 athletes to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.
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Brazil reveals canoe team for Rio 2016
Brazil selected five canoeists to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.
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Sport Week: Introduction to Para triathlon
Rio 2016 will feature the first ever competition in Para triathlon.
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Event partners announced for the IPC Academy Campus
The Adecco Group will partner the Inclusion Summit and the UK’s Department for International Trade is partnering the Closing Cocktail Reception.
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Big Interview: OBS’ Yiannis Exarchos
Chief Executive Officer of the Olympic Broadcasting Service shares his insight on what to expect from the Olympic Channel’s Paralympic coverage and more.
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Part II of The Paralympian’s special Rio 2016 edition now out
Following on the last edition, the IPC’s magazine profiles several of the athletes competing for gold at Rio 2016.
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Peru’s and Ireland’s flagbearers for Rio 2016 announced
Cyclist Israel Hilario Rimas and sailor John Twomey will carry Peru’s and Ireland’s flags, respectively, at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
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“New athlete” Greaves prepares for Anniversary Games
The British discus thrower will go head-to-head this weekend in London with the USA’s world record holder David Blair.