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![Esther Vergeer - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120907130431483_Vergeer_151184695_0.jpg)
Van Koot looks to end Vergeer's streak
The women's wheelchair tennis singles final will be an all-Dutch affair, as No. 2 Aniek vank Koot aims to dethrone No. 1 Esther Vergeer.
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Handcycling takes centre stage at Brands Hatch
Ireland’s Mark Rohan was one of the big winners in the handcycling competition on Day 9 of London 2012.
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2nd day of wheelchair rugby provides thrills
Both Australia and USA remain unbeaten after two days of the wheelchair rugby competition.
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Top swimmers in action on Day 8
Australian star Matthew Cowdrey and South African Natalie Du Toit will defend their titles in the men’s and women's 200m SM9 respectively.
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Onto the finals
Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team was ecstatic after defeating the Netherland's to advance to play Australia for gold.
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Peacock, Weir, van Rhijn, Campbell all take gold
What was built up as the best night of London 2012 at the track did not disappoint, as many of the top stars won their events.
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Boccia players to battle in individual competitions
Brazil’s Eliseu dos Santos and Dirceu Pinto will now battle each other for gold in the single event and Nigel Murray of Great Britain will defend his title in the BC2 individual event.
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Japan edge out Sweden in goalball thriller
China beat Finland in other women's semi-final at the Copper Box.
![Jacqueline Freney](/sites/default/files/images/120906220336452_Jacqueline%2BFreney_0.jpg)
Jacqueline Freney continues her gold rush
Australian swimmer claims her seventh gold medal of London 2012.
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Long remains on par in pool
USA's Jessica Long, as well as Australia's Jacqueline Freney and Great Britain's Josef Craig kept the crowds on the edge of their seats on Day 8 at London 2012.
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Spain produce brilliant performances to see off China and Germany
Jordi Morales and Alvaro Valera on top form.
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8 countries take to rugby court
All participating wheelchair rugby teams will compete on the second day of the sport’s competition at the Basketball Arena.
![Romain Noble - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120906125631935_RomainNoble_151285196_1.jpg)
Chen Yi Jun claims gold in men's individual sabre category A
Romain Noble in shock early exit to Moez El Assine
![Seakyun Park - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120906095047697_Park_150999214_0.jpg)
Last shots to be fired in Royal Artillery Barracks
Zhang Cuiping of China is the favourite in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 positions SH1 and Seakyun Park of Korea will defend his title in the mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event.
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A rerun of 2004 Games on boccia field of play
Portugal’s Joao Fernandes will once again attempt to beat Roger Aandalen of Norway in the BC1 mixed individual event in a rerun of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.
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What to watch: Day 8
A packed Thursday includes the 100m T44 and discus F44 finals, as well as playoff competition in wheelchair tennis and wheelchair basketball and medals in sailing.
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Lithuania hot pick in goalball
Men's world champions Lithuania will try to continue their superb form in the goalball semifinals at the Copper Box on Day 8.
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Repeat success for China’s Na Mi
Gold medals in women's discus and shot put F37 for Chinese athlete
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Zhong Kai secures boccia victory that prompts Nigel Murray's retirement
Kai joined by David Smith, Roger Aandalen and Pattaya Tadtong in semi finals.
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Brazil and France to aim the top of the podium
Football 5-a-side semi-finals saw Brazil defeat Argentina by a single goal in a penalty shootout and France overcome Spain 2-0.