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News - Athletics
Fatema Nedham calls Rio gold ‘priceless prize’
Bahrain’s first female Paralympic gold medallist reflects on her historic achievement.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – October 2016
The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.
McFadden targets fourth successive marathon Grand Slam
The US wheelchair racer can secure the inaugural Abbott World Marathon and US 50,000 dollars with victory in New York on Sunday.
British Athletics names athletes for Paralympic World Class Performance Programme
A total of 23 athletes have been selected for the Paralympic Podium programme and a further 24 selected for the Paralympic Podium Potential programme.
Para sport in review: October 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during October.
Uganda’s first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory
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.
Martinez recalls first step towards Paralympic gold
Argentina’s sprinter says her performance at the 2011 Parapan Am Games was fundamental in her subsequent sporting success.
Throwback Thursday: Argentina’s Susana Masciotra
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.
15,000 volunteer applications received for London 2017
Selections interview to a “Runner” for the summer of World Athletics will commence in December.
Müller in the starting blocks for London 2017
The leading chilled yogurts and desserts manufacturer is the first National Partner of next summer’s World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships.
Ten Para athletics rising stars of 2016
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.
Rahman receives Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for September
The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.
Throwback Thursday: Brazil’s Marcia Malsar
Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.
Top five dual-sport athletes at Rio 2016
Kadeena Cox, Grace Norman and Jetze Plat are just some of the stars who were on double-duty at Rio 2016.
Recharged Stewart targets further success
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.
Hug and McFadden win Chicago marathon titles
The Swiss and US wheelchair racers extended their leads at the top of the Abbott World Marathon Majors leaderboard.
Vote now for the Allianz Best Male of the Month – September 2016
Nominees include: Dylan Alcott, Laurens Devos, Marcel Hug, Ihar Boki, Siamand Rahman and Carlos Serrano.
Last chance to be a “runner” for London 2017
Applications to become a ‘Runner’ - a volunteer during the Summer of World Athletics - close at midnight on Sunday 16 October 2016.
Hug continues marathon season after Rio success
After winning the Berlin marathon, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug is heading to Chicago hoping for more silverware.
Rio 2016: Para athletics in numbers
The Games are sadly over but here a few statistics to keep you entertained about the Games.