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Arlen defeats host nation’s poster girl
USA’s Victoria Arlen had a fitting end to her Paralympic debut, knocking off favourite Ellie Simmonds for gold in the 100m freestyle S6.
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Boccia reaches final stages
There are four gold medals to play for in boccia at ExCeL in the mixed individual finals on the last day of boccia competition.
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Athletics events come to a close
The final night of events on the track saw Oscar Pistorius secure 400m gold, China reign supreme again and thrilling finishes on the field.
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China pulling away on piste
China and Hungary continue to be stellar in wheelchair fencing competiton.
Latest Testing Methods Result in Suspension of Two Russian Powerlifters for Anti-Doping
New testing methods have resulted in two Russian Powerlifters receiving two year suspensions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
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Brazil seal 5-a-side title after goals from Gabriel Da Silva and Jefferson
France take silver and Spain claim gold at London 2012.
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Russia and Ukraine set to lock horns again in 7-a-side
Russia and Ukraine ensured a repeat of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games final with semi-final victories in the 7-a-side football tournament at Riverbank Arena on Friday (7 September).
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Brazil dominate last day of boccia
Maciel Sousa Santos and Dirceu Pinto both triumph over Chinese opposition.
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Adermann wakes up a champion
Mareike Adermann was the driving force behind Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team securing gold.
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Big finish on last day in Olympic Stadium
The final day of athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Paralympic Games has 22 gold medals up for grabs.
![Panfeng Feng - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120907093816808_Feng_82872224_0.jpg)
China sends a team to every gold medal match
Final day of table tennis competition is a thrilling mix of defending champions, previous medal winners, and vastly improved teams.
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The world comes to London and celebrates in style
Fans from the around the world have flocked to the Paralympic Games. Here are some of their experiences.
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Paralympics dominate front pages
London 2012 Games capture the imagination of host nation’s media at unprecedented levels.
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German women take title
Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team defeated Australia for gold at North Greenwich Arena.
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O’Hanlon nabs the double
Australian's Evan O'Hanlon picked up another gold in a world-record time in the 200m T38 sprint.
Athletes gather for first-ever Paralympian Reunion
More than 150 athletes gathered together for the first Paralympian Reunion at Guildhall in central London.
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Kunieda retains wheelchair tennis crown
Japan’s Shingo Kunieda defeated France’s Stephane Houdet to repeat as the Paralympic men’s singles champion.
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USA top the road cycling medals table after mixed handbike relay triumph
Italy's Pizzi brothers strike gold in the men's B road race.
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China claims 3rd consecutive gold
China's women’s sitting volleyball team continues its domination over USA in memorable final.