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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Dressage: Day two preview
The competition is expected to step up a gear at the Olympic Equestrian Centre as undefeated Britain enter the fray.
Paralympics Day 5: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest updates.
Lepiato takes gold with high-jump world record
Action-packed day at the Olympic Stadium sees Germany’s 4x100m T42-47 team triumph after USA suffer repeat of 2012 disqualification.
Shooting: Day five preview
Swedish star Jacobsson is likely to draw another big following to the Deodoro as the shooting competition moves into a fifth day.
Omara Durand bags another gold with Paralympic record
Cuba’s 24-year-old sensation blasted to victory in the women’s 200m T12 final and could claim a third medal on Saturday (17 September).
Legends rise in swimming at Rio 2016
The world’s best Paralympians showed why they remain at the top of their game at the Olympic Aquatics Centre, with world records and golds galore.
Powerlifting: Day five preview
Defending champion Ghazouani is the woman to beat in the women’s up to 73kg class as the competition continues at Riocentro.
Swimming heats set-up close clashes for finals at Rio 2016
Eleanor Simmonds, Denys Dubrov, Jiao Cheng and Olga Sviderska all set records on Monday (12 September).
First three boccia gold medals awarded in Rio
Slovakia, Brazil and Thailand claimed the three first boccia Paralympic titles at Rio 2016.
Wheelchair Tennis: Day four preview
Wagner and Lapthorne square up for fascinating Centre Court battle as the competition intensifies at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Stewart not satisfied with one golden first
Javelin throw earned Trinidad and Tobago its first Paralympic gold in over three decades. The nation might not have to wait long for its next one.
Wheelchair fencing: Day one preview
The male sabre fencers are the first to do battle on the piste at Rio 2016. But who will come out on top?
Serbian Suranji’s delight at clinching shooting gold
Ten-time Paralympian Jonas Jacobsson questions his timing and admits he “didn’t have enough gas in the tank” as he finishes tenth.
Swimmers star on special night at Aquatics Centre
There is drama in the pool and at the Olympic Stadium where Germans clinch relay title after US team are disqualified again.
Athletics: Day five preview
Tunisia’s Walid Ktila is determined to defend the 100m T34 title he won at London 2012. Can anyone stop him?
Opening day of sailing contest has all the elements
Leading Para sailors deliver – as does the weather – as the sailing competition gets underway at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.