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Athletics

International Paralympic Committee conclude visit to Doha ahead of Middle East’s biggest-ever Paralympic event in October.

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Triathlon

The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Australia’s world and Paralympic medallist Rheed McCracken, gives an insight into his three heroes.
Athletics

The Australian T34 wheelchair racer shares his three heroes.

A sprinter overtakes another runner on the 100m straight.
Athletics

Nine world and six regional records were broken over three days of sensational competition in Nottwil, Switzerland.

A blade runner crossers the finish line ahead of her rivals.
Athletics

Marlou van Rhijn, Martina Caironi, Toni Piispanen and Becky Richter all broke 100m orld records on the second day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.

A group of female blade runners sprinting down the 100m straight.
Athletics

Marlou van Rhijn and Martina Caironi secured their second sprint world records of the weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as Ahmad Almutairi and Rachael Morrison also rewrote the record books.

The IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil will feature 350 athletes from 39 countries between 29-31 May
Athletics

Ahead of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix, here are five things you might now know about the Swiss town that will stage this weekend’s event.

Australia's Angela Ballard and Madison de Rozario after taking second and third in the women's 800m T53 final at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships
Athletics

The 32-year-old broke a six year old world record at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil.

Numerous world records have been broken at the track in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Athletics

Around 350 athletes from 39 countries are set to take part in this weekend’s event which is supported by Allianz.

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Athletics

The Swiss European champion wheelchair racer gives an insight into her training regime ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain wins the Women's 100m T34 during the Diamond League at Alexander Stadium on August 24, 2014 in Birmingham, England.
Athletics

British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.

Brazil’s world 200m T38 champion Veronica Hipolito gives an insight into her three heroes.
Athletics

Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.

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Rio 2016

Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.

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Athletics

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.

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Athletics

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

Gabriel de Jesus Cuadra Holmann competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Athletics

The Nicaraguan is targeting success at this year’s Parapan American Games, hopes to qualify for his second Paralympic Games.

An wheelchair racer shouts out after crossing the finish line in first place.
Athletics

With a new racing chair for 2015, Finland’s Leo-Pekka Tahti is aiming to get the better of the Netherlands’ Kenny van Weeghel.

Man with prosthetic leg in a stadium, posing next to a sign that shows the number 8.29m
Athletics

Germany's Markus Rehm, Italy's Martina Caironi and the Netherlands' Marlou van Rhijn rewrite the record books.

Switzerland’s four-time European champion Manuela Schaer, gives an insight into her three heroes.
Athletics

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.

US sprinter Jarryd Wallace wins the men's 200m T44 World Championships race.
Athletics

US sprinter Jarryd Wallace beats two of his main rivals – David Prince and Jerome Singleton – in Tempe, Arizona, USA.