PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 47 Great Britain’s Steadman ends McClelland’s dominance at triathlon worlds
A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.
Top six para-sport stories of the week – 9-15 November
IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…
Ice sledge hockey
A puck in ice sledge hockey reaches speeds of up to 130km/h!
Iran names 16 October as ‘National Paralympic Day’
The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.
David Lebuser: What wheelchair skating is all about
Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.
Deadline extended for Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme
Those interested in applying to become a volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games now have until 15 December.
Canada’s Josh Dueck announces retirement
The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.
No. 48 World records destroyed at Track World Championships
Australia’s Michael Gallagher and the USA’s Jamie Whitmore were amongst those athletes who broke 23 world records at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.
IPC Athletics publishes Doha 2015 Qualification Criteria
Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.
No. 49 Chippington becomes eight time world champion
With two more world titles in Moscow, Russia, Great British para-canoeist Jeannette Chippington has taken her tally to eight and now has her sights set on Rio 2016.