STADSKANAAL 2012 - Media Centre
News - Athletics
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No. 43: Men’s 4x100m relay showcases sportsmanship in London
The No. 43 moment in Paralympic sport of 2012 is when USA’s Jarryd Wallace honoured officials’ decision of being disqualified from the relay at the London Games.
![David Weir - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120903095255029_David%2BWeir_151166918_0.jpg)
Mayor bids to bring back IPC Athletics World Championships to London in 2017
Following the success of the Paralympic Games and sold-out sessions, London now wants the World Championships
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Lex Gillette: Message ‘four’ you
London 2012 silver medallist Lex Gillette of USA blogs about how the next four-year journey begins now.
What to watch: November
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in November.
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Jamaica’s Cunningham receives prestigious award
London 2012 gold medallist Alphanso Cunningham was named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete with a Disability at the Commonwealth Sports Awards gala.
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Eriksson moves from Paralympic to Olympic coach
UK Athletics confirmed that Paralympic head coach Peter Eriksson will become the nation’s Olympic coach, effective immediately.
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Hug wins 3rd consecutive Oita Marathon
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug and Japan’s Tsuchida Wakako won the men’s and women’s T34/53/54 titles at the Oita Marathon.
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Oita Marathon to take centre stage
Switerzland’s Marcel Hug and Heinz Frei, and Japan’s Soejima Masazumi and Tsuchida Wakako will all take to the start line on Sunday in Oita City.
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Chalmers to 'Push Across America'
After seeing the electric atmosphere at London 2012, USA’s Ryan Chalmers wants to replicate that awareness of Paralympic sport back home with his “Push Across America.”
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UK Athletics holding Talent Introduction Days
After the success Great Britain’s athletics team had at London 2012, the nation is fielding a search for the next wave of Paralympic athletes.
![Alan Oliveira](/sites/default/files/images/121019163142945_151574778.jpg)
IPC Athletics to hold officials course
IPC Athletics will train those interested in becoming Technical Officials for the sport from 1-3 February 2013 in Dortmund, Germany.
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Weir named UKA’s Paralympic Athlete of the Year
After winning gold in all four of events at London 2012, Great Britain’s David Weir won UK Athletics’ top Paralympic honour.
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Stilwell ready to roll on to Rio 2016
Canadian Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell has noted she will be back for Rio 2016 at age 42.
![Tatyana McFadden - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120906111354230_Tatyana_151289605.jpg)
McFadden and Fabry Earn USOC September Honours
Tatyana McFadden and Jeff Fabry has been named USOC Athlete of the Month for their performances during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Blauwet Elected to US Anti-Doping Agency Board of Directors
Retired U.S Paralympian Cheri Blauwet, a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Medical Committee, has been elected to the U.S Anti-Doping Agency Board of Directors.
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Chantal Petitclerc Named Team Canada Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2014
Chantal Petitclerc, one of Canada’s most decorated athletes of all time, has been appointed Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
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IPC announces Athlete of the Month shortlist for Best Male
Nominees for the top male performance from August and September include: David Weir, Jason Smyth, Daniel Dias, Matt Cowdrey, Alex Zanardi and Shingo Kunieda.
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Fearnley wins 8th Sydney Marathon
Fresh off his appearance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australia’s Kurt Fearnley returned home to win his 8th Sydney Marathon.
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USOC announces Paralympic athletes and team of year
Award winners for Paralympic sportswoman, sportsman and team of the year include swimmer Jessica Long, wheelchair racer Raymond Martin and the men's quad doubles wheelchair tennis team.