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Peter Genyn - Rio 2016
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The Belgian T51 wheelchair racer will face his Finnish rival Toni Piispanen at this week’s World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.

Jianwen Hu - Rio 2016
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The T38 Paralympic sprint champion shares his favourite holiday destination.

Brent Lakatos of Canada competes in the men's 400 meter T53 at Olympic Stadium during day 3 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
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Competing on the superfast Arbon track on Saturday, the trio improved world records they had only just set on Thursday.

Beijing played host to two courses aimed at providing invaluable training for classifiers and technical officials ahead of a key period for Para athletics in Asia.
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The courses aim to advance Para athletics and classification in Asia ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Great Briatin's Stef Reid in action in the women's long jump T44 at Rio 2016.
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The Paralympic long jump silver medallist aims to win her first world title in July.

Malaysia's Mohamad Ridzuan Puzi reacts after victory in the men's 100m T36 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Athletics

Around 250 athletes from 35 countries will compete in the French capital between 30-31 May.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain celebrates the victory in the Women's 400m T34 final at Olympic Stadium on day 7 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Athletics

On one of the fastest tracks in the world for wheelchair racing, athletes produced some sensational times.

9: Yohansson Nascimento finishing 100m T46 race
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A pulled hamstring did not stop the Brazilian sprinter from finishing the men’s 100m T46 race at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Sol Rojas - Venezuela - Athletics
Athletics

Venezuela’s Rio 2016 athletics silver medallist is hoping to qualify for her first World Championships, this year.

Man holding up an American flag
Athletics

The 100m and 200m T44 world record holder is aiming to retain his world titles this July.

London 2017 - logo for stories
Athletics

The IPC international partner will support July’s World Para Athletics Championships.

Chris Clarke and Libby Clegg of Great Britain in action during the women's 100m - T11 Semifinals at the Olympic Stadium on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
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After making her World Championships debut in 2006, Clegg will be racing for gold once again at London 2017.

Martina Caironi - Rio 2016
Athletics

The Italian world and Paralympic 100m T42 champion is hoping to break her world record this year.

Roderick Townsend-Roberts of United States competes during the Men's Long Jump T47 final at Olympic Stadium on day 7 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Athletics

The US multi-eventer explains why at London 2017 he will look to make up for the disappointment of Rio 2016, even though he won two golds.

Man on podium receives medal
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The event took place on 14 May featuring a number of star names.

Charl du Toit - Rio 2016
Athletics

The South African double Paralympian champion will line-up at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris.

Holiday Hotspot - Jo Butterfield
Athletics

The Paralympic champion found time to relax after Rio 2016.

The London 2017 medals are layered with symbols of every event on the competition schedule, an intricate design that bears resemblance to the inner workings of a watch.
Athletics

“What makes an athlete tick?” is the question at the heart of clockwork design for the World Para Athletics Championships medals.

Marlou van Rhijn of Netherlands competes in the Women's 200m - T44 Fina
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As the countdown to London 2017 continues, top Para athletes talk about their biggest rivals

Jianwen Hu - Rio 2016
Athletics

Find out the top headlines from the sixth World Para Athletics Grand Prix of 2017.