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Brad Scott announces his retirement
Australia’s three-time athletics Paralympic medallist will devote himself fully to his studies in primary education at Edith Cowan University.
Throwback Thursday: Mexico’s Saul Mendoza
The wheelchair racer describes the impact winning his first Paralympic gold in Atlanta, USA, in 1996 had on Mexican society.
Para athletics season in review: Field events
With the 2016 season over we take a look back at the best of the field action.
Para athletics: 10 stand-out world records in 2016
In yet another record breaking year for the sport, here are 10 world records that made everyone stand-up and take notice.
Para athletics season in review: Sprints
With the season over, we look back at the sprinters who lit up 2016.
Somalia’s first Paralympian aims to promote Para sports
After competing at his first Paralympic Games in Rio, Farhan Adawe is hoping to “open many doors” for people with impairment to take up sports in his country.
Faces of the Future: Colombia’s Luis Lucumi
At his first Paralympic Games, in Rio, the 18-year-old won silver in the men’s javelin throw F38.
Liam Malone receives ‘M2 Man of the Year 2016’ award
New Zealand’s Rio 2016 two-time gold medallist was given the award for proving he can achieve whatever he sets his mind to.
Throwback Thursday: Mexico’s Juana Soto
The athletics multi-Paralympic medallist won four golds at Arnhem 1980 despite issues with a racing wheelchair that did not belong to her.
Hug and McFadden seal New York wins
The Swiss and US wheelchair racers now have unassailable leads at the top of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Alomari uses Rio as springboard to Tokyo
Rooba Alomari hopes to add further success for Bahrain following their historic showing at Rio 2016.
Fatema Nedham calls Rio gold ‘priceless prize’
Bahrain’s first female Paralympic gold medallist reflects on her historic achievement.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – October 2016
The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.
British Athletics names athletes for Paralympic World Class Performance Programme
A total of 23 athletes have been selected for the Paralympic Podium programme and a further 24 selected for the Paralympic Podium Potential programme.
McFadden targets fourth successive marathon Grand Slam
The US wheelchair racer can secure the inaugural Abbott World Marathon and US 50,000 dollars with victory in New York on Sunday.
Para sport in review: October 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during October.
Uganda’s first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory
David Emong won silver in the men’s 1,500m T45/46 at Rio 2016 and, with the support of the Agitos Foundation, is already hoping to take another leap forward in Tokyo, Japan, in four-years-time.
Martinez recalls first step towards Paralympic gold
Argentina’s sprinter says her performance at the 2011 Parapan Am Games was fundamental in her subsequent sporting success.
Throwback Thursday: Argentina’s Susana Masciotra
Twenty-four years after competing at her last Paralympics as a swimmer and track and field athlete, Tel Aviv 1968 gold medallist made a surprising comeback to Para sports as a wheelchair fencer.
15,000 volunteer applications received for London 2017
Selections interview to a “Runner” for the summer of World Athletics will commence in December.