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IPC Announces Athlete of the Month Shortlist for July
The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.
Dutch Athletics Team Named for London 2012
Veteran wheelchair racer Kenny van Weeghel and double-amputee sprinter Marlou van Rhijn will lead the Netherlands in London.
Iceland Announces Team of Four for London 2012
All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games
Britain names Paralympic Track and Field Athletes for London
With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association has announced its athletics line-up
Michelle Stilwell: Everyone Has a Story
Canadian wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell insists the journey to the Paralympics is just as important as the Games themselves.
Canada Reveals London 2012 Athletics Squad
Wheelchair racers Michelle Stilwell and Josh Cassidy hope to be part of a Canadian delegation.
Pistorius to Compete at Olympics and Paralympics
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).
Finland Names 32 Athletes for London 2012
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.
First Cape Verde Athlete Ever Achieves London Qualification
For the first time, Cape Verde will participate at the Paralympic Games on merit and not by invitation. Márcio Fernandes achieved the A Qualification time and will be the country’s only athlete in Athletics.
Guilhermina Out for 3 World Records in London
Brazil's Terezinha Guilhermina has set out to be the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world.
USA Names London 2012 Athletics Squad
Jerome Singleton, Tatyana McFadden and April Holmes highlight the American squad headed to the Paralympic Games.
Peacock Speaks of his Delight at 100m World Record
British sprinter could now challenge Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton for gold after 10.85 performance.
Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport
Dutch Sprinter Roozen Hopes for Comeback
After giving birth to a daughter, the Netherlands’ veteran sprinter Annette Roozen is trying to come back for London 2012.
Rookies Shine on Day 2 of 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Leeper follows up 200m success with Americas record in scintillating 100m race
Britain’s Peacock Runs Fastest Ever Time in Amputee Sprinting
Peacock runs 10.85 to eclipse times by set Oscar Pistorius and Marlon Shirley
World Records Smashed on Day One of US Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Jessica Galli and Raymond Martin among two of four world records breakers