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Fatema Nedham of Bahrain
Athletics

Bahrain’s first female Paralympic gold medallist reflects on her historic achievement.

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Wheelchair Fencing

The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.

Tatyana McFadden of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts.
Athletics

The US wheelchair racer can secure the inaugural Abbott World Marathon and US 50,000 dollars with victory in New York on Sunday.

Richard Whitehead of Great Britain
Athletics

A total of 23 athletes have been selected for the Paralympic Podium programme and a further 24 selected for the Paralympic Podium Potential programme.

A woman in wheelchair dances with her stand-up partner who is jumping
Wheelchair Rugby

Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during October.

Uganda's track and field athlete David Emong celebrates on the podium with the gold and bronze medallists.
Athletics

David Emong won silver in the men’s 1,500m T45/46 at Rio 2016 and, with the support of the Agitos Foundation, is already hoping to take another leap forward in Tokyo, Japan, in four-years-time.

Yanina Andrea Martinez
Athletics

Argentina’s sprinter says her performance at the 2011 Parapan Am Games was fundamental in her subsequent sporting success.

Two people in wheelchairs, fencing
Tel Aviv 1968

Twenty-four years after competing at her last Paralympics as a swimmer and track and field athlete, Tel Aviv 1968 gold medallist made a surprising comeback to Para sports as a wheelchair fencer.

Two athletes cleaning the sand pit
Athletics

Selections interview to a “Runner” for the summer of World Athletics will commence in December.

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Athletics

The leading chilled yogurts and desserts manufacturer is the first National Partner of next summer’s World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships.

Noelle Lenihan of Ireland competes in the women's discus F38 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Athletics

As the Para athletics season draws to a close it is time to look back to see who has made a big impression in 2016.

Siamand Rahman of Iran celebrates his new world record on the Powerlifting - Men's +107kg Group A at Riocentro Pavillon 2 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.

Never give up!
Athletics

Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.

Woman with British flag and medal around her neck
Rio 2016

Kadeena Cox, Grace Norman and Jetze Plat are just some of the stars who were on double-duty at Rio 2016.

Akeem Stewart wins gold in the Men's Javelin Throw - F44 at Rio 2016
Athletics

The first Trinidadian to win Paralympic gold in 32 years aims to improve his world records at next year’s World Championships in London, Great Britain.

Close up of a wheelchair racer with a red racing suit and a silver helmet.
Athletics

The Swiss and US wheelchair racers extended their leads at the top of the Abbott World Marathon Majors leaderboard.

Collage of six sport photos
Rio 2016

Nominees include: Dylan Alcott, Laurens Devos, Marcel Hug, Ihar Boki, Siamand Rahman and Carlos Serrano.

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Athletics

Applications to become a ‘Runner’ - a volunteer during the Summer of World Athletics - close at midnight on Sunday 16 October 2016.

Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line to win the men's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016 in Boston.
Athletics

After winning the Berlin marathon, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug is heading to Chicago hoping for more silverware.

Athletics highlights - Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Rio 2016

The Games are sadly over but here a few statistics to keep you entertained about the Games.