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McKeever has no plans to retire after continued success
Canada’s 10-time Paralympic champion Brian McKeever remains on the trails in the hunt for future glory after adding three more titles to his trophy cabinet at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games.
Paralympic medallists to be awarded unique accolade
All proud Paralympians from Sochi 2014 onwards will receive specially designed pins from the International Paralympic Committee to recognise their achievements.
Amy Purdy to feature in The Body Issue
American Paralympic snowboarder Purdy will feature alongside other athletes in ESPN The Magazine’s The Body Issue, which looks to celebrate true athletic form.
Josh Sweeney to receive Pat Tillman Award
Sweeney, ice sledge hockey gold medallist from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, will be honoured for his service to the military.
Etherington still “shocked” by Sochi impact
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
IPC launches spectacular Sochi 2014 highlights video
To mark the three month anniversary since the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a stunning online short film ”Sochi 2014 – Breaking Down Barriers” featuring many highlights from March’s event.
25-year anniversary edition of The Paralympian now online
Filled with Sochi 2014 highlights and a special feature about the 25 years since the IPC was founded, the second edition of 2014 will not disappoint.
Strong basks in Paralympic glory
Since returning from Sochi 2014, American Paralympic snowboard champion Evan Strong has been caught up in a whirl of media interviews, the first ever ‘Evan Strong’ day and meeting President Barack Obama.
‘Sheer athleticism’ key to Masters’ Sochi success
America’s Oksana Masters, a para-rower, was named to the USA Nordic skiing team just months ahead of the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games and went on to win a surprise double podium.
Modin loses guide as he tries to keep pace with McKeever
After two successful Paralympics, Swedish Nordic skier Zebastian Modin is on the hunt for a new guide.
Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival
Walsh hails Sochi 2014 a success and plans for the future
Rob Walsh, the Chairperson of the IPC Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee has hailed the Games as a huge success and highlighted an area that can make the PyeongChang 2018 Games even better.
French snowboarder drops journalism career for Sochi silver
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon is already looking ahead to PyeongChang 2018 and snowboard’s new race format.
Which sledge hockey player are you most like?
We learned a lot about ice sledge hockey’s player personalities at Sochi 2014, so take a minute to reflect and find out who you are most similar to.
“Performances now on a par with able-bodied skiers,” says Mestre
After eight years as the helm of IPC Alpine Skiing, Sylvana Mestre believes Sochi 2014 provided a significant breakthrough.
Tatyana McFadden reflects on Sochi 2014 buzz
The American wheelchair racer turned cross-country skier looks back at reuniting her two families in Russia, where she won a silver medal.
IPC leaders bestowed with high honours from Russian Federation
IPC President Sir Philip Craven and IPC CEO Xavier Gonzalez received the Order of Honour and Order of Friendship.
Alpine skiing: Five future faces
Take a look at the next crop of top alpine skiers who made their Paralympic debuts at Sochi 2014.
Efthymios Kalaras makes Greek history at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The alpine skier was the only representative of his country in Sochi and the first to compete in both a Summer and Winter Paralympics.
