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STADSKANAAL 2012 - Media Centre
News - Athletics
Blade Boy Rio first to be fitted by Dorset Orthopaedic
Eight-year-old Rio Woolf is the first in Great Britain and Ireland to be fitted with the new 1E93 Runner junior, a running blade made by Ottobock.
What makes the perfect...throw?
Great Britain’s shot put and discus world record holder Aled Davies explains what it takes to deliver the best throw possible.
Sotacuro set to make history for Peru at Rio 2016
The 26-year-old will become the first Peruvian athlete to compete in the marathon at a Paralympic Games.
Richard Whitehead smashes 200m world record in Leverkusen
The British sprinter took more than half a second off his previous best on Friday evening in Germany.
Confidence the key for Le Fur as she prepares for Berlin and Rio 2016
A sports psychologist has helped the French T44 athlete realise her full potential in major Championships.
The inspirational life of Luis Herazo
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.
Mexico’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out 10 athletes that will headline Mexico’s delegation.
My best and worst moments with the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch T43 sprinter shares the experiences of her career so far.
Training Tuesday with Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon
The multi world and Paralympic champion who will be lining up for this third Paralympics in September tells us about his training regime.
Argentinian and Canadian athletes announced for Rio
Argentina’s athletics and Canada’s shooting and wheelchair tennis teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.
Music Monday with Germany’s Felix Streng
The German T44 sprinter reveals his three favourite musical choices.
US athletics and cycling teams named for Rio 2016
The track and field team includes 66 athletes, whilst the cycling team features 18 athletes.
Me and my coach with the USA’s David Brown
The US 100m T11 world champion talks about his relationship with his coach, the Brazilian 800 Olympic champion from 1984 Joaquim Cruz.
Mitchell smashes two world records at US trials
The 35-year-old was diagnosed with leukaemia in April but was in outstanding form in Charlotte.
Off the beaten track with the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch blade runner spent time earlier this year away from Para athletics learning how to conduct an orchestra.
New 800m T34 world lead time set by Halko at US trials
The time of 2:01.83 at the US Trials has yet to be ratified as a world record by IPC Athletics.
Preview: US Paralympic Team Trials for track and field
Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.
My best and worst moments with Tunisia’s Walid Ktila
The T34 World and Paralympic champion shares his career highs and lows.
London 2017 volunteer programme launched
Paralympic gold medallist, Richard Whitehead calls on British public to be the heart of London 2017 as organisers launch volunteering programme.
Brazil's Silvania Costa breaks women's long jump world record
The world champion added 13cm to the previous T11 record which had stood since 1997.