PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Stunning win for Susannah Scaroni at NY Mini 10k
US wheelchair athlete clocks world-best time in all-women race
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Juan Carlos Garrido named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Chilean powerlifter won silver at European Open Championships
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Berck-Sur-Mer 2018: Mariana Shevchuk named Best Powerlifter
Ukrainian broke world record at European Open Championships
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World Cup 2018: Jefinho predicts Group C
More analysis from Brazil’s blind football superstar
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Arizona Grand Prix: Five of the Best
US athletes traditionally dominate at home event
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Berlin World Series: Home world record for Elena Krawzow
Paralympic silver medallist sets new breaststroke mark on final day
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Madrid 2018: China reach quarter finals
Thailand also cause major upset on day four of Worlds
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Dubai to host 2019 World Para Athletics Championships
First time the event will take place in United Arab Emirates
Malmo 2018: Five talking points
Goalball World Championships come to an end in Sweden
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Paralympians named in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Menna Fitzpatrick and Kurt Fearnley among athletes recognised
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Paris Grand Prix: Five of the Best
Hosts looking to follow on from successful debut season
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European double for Emma Wiggs
Paralympic and world champion heads British success
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World Cup 2018: Jefinho predicts Group D
Blind football superstar analyses Brazil’s greatest rivals
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Berlin World Series: Carlotta Gilli sets second world record
Italian dedicates victory to late Para ice hockey player Andrea Chiarotti
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Roland Garros: Japan’s singles success
Yui Kamiji and Shingo Kunieda both win respective wheelchair singles titles in Paris
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World Cup 2018: Jefinho predicts Group E
Brazilian blind football superstar continues team analysis
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Madrid 2018: England thrash Mali
Hosts Spain and defending champions Brazil claim second wins
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Berlin World Series: Ihar Boki in unstoppable form
Belarusian breaks world record in the men´s 50m backstroke twice
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Madrid 2018: Neymar inspires Brazil to take first win
Brazilian star sends best wishes to blind football team before its debut victory
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Roland Garros: Yui Kamiji and Diede de Groot battle
Meanwhile Gustavo Fernandez and Shingo Kunieda will play for men's singles title