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Fearnley wins 8th Sydney Marathon
Fresh off his appearance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australia’s Kurt Fearnley returned home to win his 8th Sydney Marathon.
Great Britain names sledge squad
The British ice sledge hockey squad for 2012-13 will be made up of 16 members, including three Paralympians.
USOC announces Paralympic athletes and team of year
Award winners for Paralympic sportswoman, sportsman and team of the year include swimmer Jessica Long, wheelchair racer Raymond Martin and the men's quad doubles wheelchair tennis team.
BPA signs Sainsbury's as partner through Rio 2016
After the success of the London 2012 Games, Sainsbury’s will now serve as a partner of the British team through the end of 2016.
The 12 biggest upsets at London 2012
Sport is never entirely predictable, and London 2012 certainly had its fair share of upsets.
Paralympians pick up Samsung Paralympic Blogger awards
Over the past three weeks, 50 top Paralympians have been recording behind-the-scenes video blogs as well as racking up over 70 Paralympic medals.
London 2012: Top 12 performances
In no particular order, here are the 12 athletes who had some of the most standout performances at the Paralympic Games.
London 2012: Top 12 quotes
Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
IPC Athletics partners with London Marathon
The IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup will be held in conjunction with the Virgin London Marathon in 2013.
Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z close unforgettable Paralympic Games
World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.
Weir claims 4th gold in Paralympic marathon
David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.
Gold puts Gershony in tears
Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.
Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.
Sir Philip hails “simply amazing” Games
International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.
Russia clinch gold in football 7-a-side
Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.
What to watch: Day 11
The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.
Ukraine and Russia battle for gold in football 7-a-side
In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair rugby semi-finals delight
Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.