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The British rider made a difficult decision to move on from the horse she won three Paralympic golds on.

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira, Australia's Evan O'Hanlon, Ireland's Jason Smyth and the USA's Richard Browne will compete in Rio to find the world's fastest para-athlete.
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The video gives a glimpse on the work Irish para-athletes have put in to prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira, Australia's Evan O'Hanlon, Ireland's Jason Smyth and the USA's Richard Browne will compete in Rio to find the world's fastest para-athlete.
Rio 2016

The Irishman will go head-to-head with Richard Browne, Evan O’Hanlon and Petrucio Ferreira in Rio on Monday to determine who is the world’s fastest para-athlete.

Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.
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The International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven believes next year’s Games can build on the success of London 2012 and Sochi 2014.

Rchard Browne poses with Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom.
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US amputee sprinter back in city to help celebrate one year to Games with unprecedented race against athletes in other Paralympic classes.

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair playing a forhand during a wheelchair tennis match.
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Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have stayed atop the podium – for a long time.

A picture of a man in an electrical wheelchair talking during a ceremony
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Event planners share their vision and joke they are competing with Olympic organisers to put on the best show.

Powerlifter Luciano Dantas, visually impaired judoka Lucia Teixeira and sprinter Vinicius Rodrigues.
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Amputee sprinter, blind judoka and powerlifter amazed Brazilian gym regulars, as part of Rio 2016 ticket promotion campaign.

Jason Smyth, the fastest Paralympic athlete on the planet.
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Irishman, the fastest para-athlete of all time, in Brazil to help celebrate one year until the Games.

David Brown trains with his guide Jerome Avery in Urca.
Rio 2016

Unprecedented race will bring together runners with different types of disability in celebration of one year until the Paralympic Games.

Group of young people sitting around a table with laptops, discussing
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Workshop with around 50 journalists, designers, programmers and students kicks off celebrations for one year to Rio 2016.

Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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The two-day festival will include a race to define the world’s fastest sprinter, plus a rival football match between Brazil and Argentina.

Collage of five athlete photos
Archery

The public has until 9 September to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Hannah Cockroft Stoke Mandeville
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The ‘Heritage Flame’ will merge with the Brazilian Regional Flames in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony.

The USA's Jarryd Wallace after breaking the 100m T44 world record at Toronto 2015.
Athletics

The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Alex Zanardi
Rio 2016

Italian Paralympic champion believes that Brazil and Rio 2016 can create a unique experience for athletes and fans alike, and wants to be part of it.

Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Event at iconic city location Lagoa will feature top Paralympic athletes and coincide with start of ticket sales.

A picture of a woman in the pool with her head and hands above the surface
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The app will include breaking news, livestreams and more in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Oz Sanchez competing
Cycling

The USA's five-time world champion hopes the Para-Cycling Road World Cup will plant a ‘seed’ in the region.

Tickets prices for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games have been announced and are available for sale beginning 7 September for Brazilians.
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Brazilians can begin applying for tickets on official website starting 7 September, which marks ‘One Year to Go.’