PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
London 2012: Top 12 performances
In no particular order, here are the 12 athletes who had some of the most standout performances at the Paralympic Games.
London 2012: Top 12 quotes
Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
IPC Athletics partners with London Marathon
The IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup will be held in conjunction with the Virgin London Marathon in 2013.
Gold puts Gershony in tears
Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.
Weir claims 4th gold in Paralympic marathon
David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.
Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z close unforgettable Paralympic Games
World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.
Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.
Sir Philip hails “simply amazing” Games
International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.
Russia clinch gold in football 7-a-side
Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.
What to watch: Day 11
The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.