PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Markus Rehm named July’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Rehm stunned para-sport as he drastically improved on his own long jump world record to win gold at the German able-bodied Nationals.
Hug ready to challenge Weir for European glory
The Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ is the man to beat according to his great rival David Weir of Great Britain.

Markus Mendy Swoboda claims fifth successive title
With Rio 2016 just two years away, Austria’s Markus Mendy Swoboda won his fifth successive para-canoe crown at the World Championships.

WADA launches new website
Site aims to make information more accessible to all

Australia crowned world champions for first time
Australia beat Canada to win gold in a dramatic final at the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships, with USA claiming the bronze medal.

Australia top medals table at Pan Pacifics
Australia produced a remarkable performance at the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships, winning 55 gold medals.

Dahl has Rio 2016 in sights
The USA’s McKenna Dahl, who has recently moved to the Olympic Training Centre, has Paralympic glory on her agenda.

Eindhoven 2014: What to watch on day seven
Italy's Federico Morlacchi is aiming for his fifth gold medal, Ukrainian Dmytro Vynohradets his eighth and Sarah Louise Rung of Norway will meet Spain's Teresa Perales for the final time at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.

Spain win two golds to take total to 13 at IPC Swimming Euros
Sarai Gascon and Deborah Font storm to gold as two world records fall in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Canada to face Australia in Odense final
After Canada beat USA and Australia defeated Japan, the two will go head-to-head in a repeat of the London 2012 final.