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STADSKANAAL 2012 - Media Centre
News - Athletics
April Holmes: One step closer
Take a moment to think about where you came from to get to the world’s stage.
Athletics preview
With some of the biggest names in Paralympic sport competing in 170 medal events, athletes on the track and field are expected to light up Olympic Stadium.
Scott Danberg to carry the US flag in the Opening Ceremony
Five-time Paralympian is voted by his teammates to have the honour of carrying the stars and stripes in the athletes procession.
5 Underrated storylines
Here are five storylines many Paralympic fans may not be aware of but could steal the headlines once the London 2012 competition begins.
Haitian Athletes Arrive in UK for Training
The two athletes representing Haiti at London 2012 hope to help their country’s Paralympic programme grow for future Games.
Ghanaian team hope to reap rewards of longer prep times
For the first time ever the Ghanaian team has qualified athletes to participate in the Paralympic Games and they have high hopes for a top performance.
Athletes With Intellectual Impairment Return to Paralympics
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, athletes with an intellectual impairment will take part for the first time in 12 years.
Kurt Fearnley: Olympics Boost Paralympic Expectations
Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley is training in Switzerland and more excited than ever for London 2012.
Portuguese Athlete Sanctioned after Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Double European champion stripped of his titles from Stadskanaal
O’Hanlon Anchors Australian Delegation in Cardiff
Sprinter Evan O’Hanlon and four others were the first of Australia’s large Paralympic delegation to head to Cardiff for their pre-Games camp.
Kurt Fearnley: My 4th Paralympic Games
With nine Paralympic medals, including three golds, to his name, Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley talks about being a veteran on the track.
IPC Announces Athlete of the Month Shortlist for July
The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.
Dutch Athletics Team Named for London 2012
Veteran wheelchair racer Kenny van Weeghel and double-amputee sprinter Marlou van Rhijn will lead the Netherlands in London.
Iceland Announces Team of Four for London 2012
All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games
Britain names Paralympic Track and Field Athletes for London
With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association has announced its athletics line-up
Michelle Stilwell: Everyone Has a Story
Canadian wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell insists the journey to the Paralympics is just as important as the Games themselves.
Canada Reveals London 2012 Athletics Squad
Wheelchair racers Michelle Stilwell and Josh Cassidy hope to be part of a Canadian delegation.
Pistorius to Compete at Olympics and Paralympics
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).