PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Berlin to stage final World Series
Last major Para swimming competition before Mexico City 2017 World Championships.
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Best of Bunschoten
Dutch snowboarder talks favourite event, toughest competitors and ambitions for PyeongChang 2018.
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Swiss Paralympic extends airline partnership
Swiss International Airlines to continue transporting Para athletes to major events.
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London 2017 Head-to-Head: Johannes Floors
The German sprinter on his battle with compatriot David Behre.
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Spanish Para triathletes shine in Altafulla sun
Hosts win five events and secure eight podium finishes at Para Triathlon World Cup.
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5 Facts About...Hunter Woodhall
The lowdown on USA's contender for sprint T43 gold at London 2017.
Bruinsma set for Berlin World Series
Dutch teenager aiming to build on successful Paralympic debut.
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Best of British: Hollie Arnold
Paralympic javelin champion ready to end London 2012 heartache at Para athletics Worlds.
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VISTA 2017 Scientific Award winner announced
Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey honoured for Para athlete sports science research.
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First World Para Powerlifting Athlete Rep to be elected
Nominations now open ahead of voting at upcoming World Championships in Mexico City.
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USA dominate final Para Cycling Road World Cup
US cyclists claim four golds in perfect rehearsal for World Championships.
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Vote for June's Allianz Athlete of the Month
World record breaker, first-time Grand Slam winner and an MVP all make the shortlist.
![Michael Brannigan - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/170109122051037_Michael%2BBrannigan_Athletics_GettyImages-604316190.jpg)
London Calling: Michael Brannigan
USA's Paralympic 1500m T20 champion is the one to beat at London 2017.
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Snow sports calendar announced
PyeongChang2018 countdown kicks off with snowboard in September.
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Bid process for 2021 Youth Parapans opens
Up to 1,000 athletes from across the continent expected to compete in fifth Games.
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Jacob Adicoff: 3 things you didn't know
Cross country skier favourite to medal at PyeongChang 2018 after breakout season.
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Great Britain defend wheelchair rugby title
Sweden and France claim silver and bronze at historic European Championship.
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London 2017 Head-to-Head: Jo Butterfield
GB thrower on facing rival Rachael Morrison in front of her home crowd.
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Netherlands and Turkey win Euros
Defending champions beaten in both men's and women's wheelchair basketball finals.
5 Facts About...Mariyappan Thangavelu
The lowdown on India's Paralympic champion going for high jump gold at London 2017.