PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Mexico City 2017: Osman targets world record
Egyptian powerlifter wants to reach new heights at World Championships.
Memories of Rio push Chaman to new heights
Brazilian cyclist has Worlds in his sights after impressive start to 2017 season.
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Rad’s reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Ukrainian Para skier explains why Paralympic Winter Games is a must watch.
Australia name wheelchair rugby Asia-Oceania squad
Core from Rio 2016 gold medal team on roster.
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#APCTop20 - No.9: Tatyana McFadden completes first Marathon Grand Slam
US athlete makes history by winning in Chicago, London, Boston and New York.
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US archers named for 2017 World Champs
Paralympic champion Andre Shelby and world champion Jeff Fabry lead team.
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London 2017: Day 10 preview
The final day of action of a spectacular World Para Athletics Championships.
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#APCTop20 - No.10: Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games
"Biggest and best" Parapans held in Canada.
![Great Britain's Samantha Kinghorn celebrates winning the women's 100m T53 at London 2017.](/sites/default/files/images/170723120943030_GettyImages-821163738.jpg)
London 2017: Day 10 athlete morning reaction
Athletes share their views after competing on the final day of the World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017: Akeem Stewart smashes shot put world record
Athlete from Trinidad & Tobago adds almost 5 metres to previous F43 record set 20 years ago.
![Spain's Sara Andres Barrio celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 200m T44 at London 2017.](/sites/default/files/images/170723185143461_GettyImages-821263850_0.jpg)
London 2017: Day 10 athlete evening reaction
The final session of the World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017: Marcel Hug singing in the rain
The Swiss Silver Bullet wins the 5,000m T54 in torrential rain to complete a hat-trick of world title.
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London 2017: Andrew Parsons closing speech
The IPC Vice President gives his views on the success of the World Para Athletics Championships
London 2017: Ed Warner closing speech
The co-chair of the London 2017 Organising Committee speaks following the conclusion of the last session.
![Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira on his way to smashing the 200m T47 world record at London 2017.](/sites/default/files/images/170722201930414_36051480426_fc73429c0d_o.jpg)
London 2017: Petrucio Ferreira obliterates 200m T47 world record
The Brazilian sprints 21.21 to take 0.28 off his previous world record with stunning run.
![Germany's Irmgard Bensusan and the Netherlands' Fleur Jong compete in the heats of the women's 200m T44 at London 2017.](/sites/default/files/images/170722121026425_GettyImages-820636182.jpg)
London 2017: Day 9 athlete morning reaction
Medallists speak after Saturday morning session at World Para Athletics Championships.
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#APCTop20 - No.11: Colombia's most successful Paralympics
Team win two golds, five silvers and 10 bronze at Rio 2016.
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London 2017: Jayden Sawyer breaks javelin record
The Australian F38 athlete added 58 cm to the world record to claim the world title.
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London 2017: Day 9 athlete evening reaction
Medallists speak after Saturday evening session at World Para Athletics Championships.
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Who will host Goalball Youth Championships?
Worlds and Regional Championships from 2018-2021 up for grabs.