PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Stilwell ready to roll on to Rio 2016
Canadian Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell has noted she will be back for Rio 2016 at age 42.
Dutch and British lead Wheelchair Tennis Masters entries
Esther Vergeer and Aniek van Koot will both take part in next month’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis masters, while Great Britain will be represented in all three divisions.
Adecco Employees Run, Cycle and Swim Millions of Kilometres
Adecco’s Win4Youth programme raised money for good causes during the last three years by running, cycling and swimming over two million kilometres.
McFadden and Fabry Earn USOC September Honours
Tatyana McFadden and Jeff Fabry has been named USOC Athlete of the Month for their performances during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Paralympics Ireland Launch Talent Search
Just a few weeks after the most successful Paralympic Games ever for an Irish team, Paralympics Ireland has started its search for the next generation of Irish Paralympic athletes.
Parsons Outlines Brazil’s Pathway to Fifth Position
Andrew Parsons announces high expectations for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Alex Zanardi - Male Athlete of the Month August-September 2012
Former motor racer Alex Zanardi garnered 48 per cent of the vote after a stellar handcycling performance in London.
IPC announces Athlete of the Month shortlist for Best Female
Nominees for the top female performance from August and September include: Jacqueline Freney, Yu Chui Yee, Sophie Christiansen, Sarah Storey, Muffy Davis and Esther Vergeer.
Alex Zanardi - Male Athlete of the Month August-September 2012
Former motor racer Alex Zanardi garnered 48 per cent of the vote after a stellar handcycling performance in London.