PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Grace Norman celebrates historic Para triathlon victory
The US athlete was crowned the first female Paralympic champion in the sport, followed by a US sweep in the women’s PT2.
Rio 2016: Day four preview
Drama and excitement set across another thrilling day of sports. Who will be celebrating gold?
Rio 2016 preview: sailing
The one-person 2.4 Norlin OD, the two-person SKUD18 and the three-person Sonar will be the three sailing classes contested at the Paralympic Games.
High schooler Deluca ready for Rio test
After making the grade for Rio, the USA fencer still had to pass her high school finals.
Huang wins tense battle to secure shooting gold
China tops the podium again at Deodoro as Norberg is forced to settle for silver after injury hampers his preparation for Games.
Shooting: Day three preview
Can New Zealand’s Michael Johnson hit the target in the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) event?
All set for Sunday’s rowing Rio 2016 finals
The six boats that qualified for each of the four events’ finals have been decided this morning (10 September).
Carnival time as record crowds flock to Olympic Park
167,000 fans enjoy day of world-class sport as Paralympians say size and volume of support has lifted their performances to new levels.
Powerlifting: Day three preview
Soloviova carries Ukraine’s Paralympic gold medal hopes in the up to 50kg event at the Riocentro Pavilion 2
Sophie Pascoe ready to defend Paralympic titles
The New Zealand swimmer will go for gold in three events but is aware of the competition ahead of her.