PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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5 Facts: GB's Georgie Hermitage
What you need to know about British sprinter going for T37 gold at London 2017.
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5 Facts: Germany's Markus Rehm
The lowdown on world long jump T44 champion as he prepares to defend his title at London 2017.
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#APCTop20 Moments – No.20: Argentina win Paralympic gold after 20 years
Sprinter Yanina Martinez triumphs in women’s 100m T36 at Rio 2016.
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Brent Lakatos named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Canadian broke a seven-year-old world record at the Nottwil Grand Prix.
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Namibia Para athletes receive crucial funds ahead of London 2017
Sponsorship deal supports development of Para sports in the African country.
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Forster going for PyeongChang 2018 gold
German alpine skier wants to improve on Sochi 2014 debut.
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IPC appoints ticket reseller for PyeongChang 2018
Jet Set Sports to create global ticket portal for next year's Paralympic Winter Games.
2016 Wimbledon finalists to face-off in first round
Defending men's and women's champions take on last year's runners-up in third wheelchair Grand Slam of 2017.
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Terrific Tan makes winning return
Singapore's Paralympic equestrian medallist bounces back from illness to win on Germany comeback.
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Dias and Boggioni win inaugural World Series titles
Great Britain finish as top team at first World Para Swimming World Series
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Gustavo Fernandez marks world No.1 with revealing interview
Argentina’s wheelchair tennis star opens up about life as a Para athlete as he heads to Wimbledon.
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Jacobs wants Rio 2016 redemption
Indonesian Para table tennis player determined to learn from Paralympics disappointment.
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Australia make history at goalball Youth World Champs
Aus women win first major gold medal while USA triumph in men's tournament.
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Rad’s plans for Paralympic glory
Para biathlete reveals strategy for medal success at PyeongChang 2018.
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Dublin to host 2018 World Para Swimming Europeans
First time Ireland has staged major Para sport event.
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Alfie Hewett named Allianz Athlete of the Month
British wheelchair tennis player won first Grand Slam singles title at French Open.
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Best of British: Richard Whitehead
Reigning world 200m T42 champion wants to sign off with 100m title at London 2017.
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Kitakyushu 2018 logo launched
Asia-Oceania Championships image represents powerlifting strength.
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London 2017 to break all broadcast records
TV coverage from World Para Athletics Championships to be shown in more than 20 countries.
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Prince Harry calls for London 2017 support
Tickets still available for record-breaking World Para Athletics Championships.