PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Colombia’s Serrano breaks world record for fifth time
A further three world records were set in the swimming heats at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday (10 September).
It’s Malaysia’s moment in Rio as pair make history
Double glory at the Olympic Stadium as athletes claim country’s first ever Paralympic gold medals. Vanessa Low also breaks long-jump world record.
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.
Rio 2016 preview: Triathlon
The sport will make its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 and will be contested at Fort Copacabana between 10 and 11 September.
World records continue to fall at Olympic Stadium
Seven gold medals were decided on Saturday (10 September) morning in a thrilling session of athletics action.
Two defending champions set for Olympic Stadium action
Ray Martin and Hannah Cockroft take centre stage, but the day’s biggest cheer could be at the judo for Brazil’s Antonio Tenorio.