PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Powerlifting: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Michelle Stilwell: Everyone Has a Story
Canadian wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell insists the journey to the Paralympics is just as important as the Games themselves.
Doubles Pairs Crowned at Wimbledon
Tom Egberink and Michael Jeremiasz wrapped up the men’s doubles title and Jiske Griffioen and Aniek van Koot became the women’s champions at Wimbledon.
Equestrian Rider to be US Virgin Islands' First Athlete
Lee Frawley’s transatlantic journey from the US Virgin Islands beaches to London’s Greenwich Park has been a roller-coaster ride to say the least.
Brenner Dreams of Dethroning British Team
It seems unlikely Great Britain will be defeated on home ground, having dominated the Paralympic Equestrian Team Test event for the last 16 years, but Germany certainly dreams of such a victory.
Pearson to Encounter Puch for First Time in London
Great Britain’s Lee Pearson may be one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time, but there is an Austrian rider, Pepo Puch, who may dethrone him at the London Paralympics.
Belgium Aims to Bounce Back from Beijing
After finishing with one medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, Belgium has announced a strong delegation with more medal hopefuls for London 2012.
Britain’s Riders Score High in Freestyle
With four riders scoring more than 80% on day three of the Hartpury Festival of Dressage, Great Britain’s Para-Equestrian team proved they will be tough to beat at London 2012.
Orford Beats Baker on Day Two of Hartpury
Great Britain’s Erin Orford pulled out all the stops to beat teammate Natasha Baker in the Individual Championships Test event