PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What to watch: June 2015
Here is a rundown of the top para-sporting events to keep an eye on this month.
The Nottwil Grand Prix record breakers
Nine world and six regional records broken at a sensational IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
Qatar Gears up for Ground-breaking IPC Athletics World Championships
International Paralympic Committee conclude visit to Doha ahead of Middle East’s biggest-ever Paralympic event in October.
Hewett helps British make World Team Cup history
The 17-year-old newcomer was big in lifting Great Britain to their first World Group title; the Netherlands, USA add to their records.
Great Britain win two para-triathlon titles on home course
Melissa Reid edges the Netherlands’ Joleen Hakker, while Lauren Steadman claims second World Para-triathlon Event gold in 2015.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2015
The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Four 100m world records fall at IPC Athletics Grand Prix
Marlou van Rhijn, Martina Caironi, Toni Piispanen and Becky Richter all broke 100m orld records on the second day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Four world records fall in Nottwil on Sunday morning
Marlou van Rhijn and Martina Caironi secured their second sprint world records of the weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as Ahmad Almutairi and Rachael Morrison also rewrote the record books.
#SuperheroSunday: Rheed McCracken
The Australian T34 wheelchair racer shares his three heroes.
IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil is a record breaking success
Nine world and six regional records were broken over three days of sensational competition in Nottwil, Switzerland.