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Vote now for Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Female
The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Eight Paralympians to receive Suncor’s FACE funding
The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.
US Paralympics marks two-year countdown to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
The United States Olympic Committee joins the global Paralympic Movement in celebrating the two-year countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday 7 September.
Richard Browne targets sub 21 seconds for 200m after world record win
Despite his success, US sprinter says he would swap both his world records for world titles in 2015.
Ten things we learned from the 2014 para-athletics season
The 2014 para-athletics season is slowly drawing to a close, so here is recap of 10 things we learned this year.
Browne aiming for world record at Memorial Van Damme
Two races – the men’s 200m T44 and women’s 400m T34-54 – will take place at the final Diamond League meeting of the year.
Vote now for Allianz Athlete of the Month, Best Male
After a bumper month of sport in August, the nominations will be split into three categories beginning with Best Male.
August: The month in sport reviewed
August 2014 was another amazing month of para-sport, with nine major Championships taking place
Rio 2016 opens registration process for Paralympic Volunteer Programme
Over 25,000 volunteers are needed to fill roles for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Grosseto President speaks passionately about 2016 Euros
Sandrino Porru, President of FISPES, is keen to deliver an ‘extraordinary event’ to follow the hugely successful 2014 IPC Athletics Euros.
Australia launches Para-Sport Draft
The new initiative by the Australian Paralympic Committee and the Australian Institute of Sport aims to find new para-athletes for a host of sports.
Jonnie Peacock to participate in British National Paralympic Day
London 2012 gold medallist Jonnie Peacock among star athletes confirmed to participate in Saturday’s celebrations for National Paralympic Day.
IPC Vice President to take on IPC Athletics Americas Half Marathon Cup
Andrew Parsons, who is also the Brazilian Paralympic Committee President, will run alongside para-athletes on the streets of Rio.
Another Grand Slam for Tatyana McFadden?
The US Paralympic champion had time to hit the beach in the Caribbean and reflect midway through her 2014 season.
Swansea 2014 - Day 5 flashquotes
Find out what the athletes said after they competed at Swansea 2014
Low breaks her own long jump world record at Grand Prix Finals
Marcel Hug, Hannah Cockroft, Dan Greaves and Marlou van Rhijn all round-off their seasons with wins in Birmingham, Great Britain.
Swansea 2014 – What to watch on Saturday 23 August
The European Championships will come to a close with home favourites Aled Davies and Beverly Jones going after gold.
Swansea 2014 - Day 5 morning review
Ten gold medals were awarded in the morning session of the last competition day of Swansea 2014
Swansea 2014 - Day 4 morning review
The first track world record of the championships was broken this morning by Marie-Amelie le Fur
Paralympic champion Markus Rehm targeting 8.50m in the long jump
German national champion hoping to break new ground at Swansea 2014.