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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Alex Zanardi

No. 1: Alex Zanardi wins hearts in pole position

Twenty one years after competing at the motor-racing circuit as an F3000 driver, Italy's Alex Zanardi - who also raced in F1 - returned to Brands Hatch to light up the Games, striking double gold in the hand-cycling events.

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No. 4: Wetherill's wonder shot

David Wetherill’s incredible diving table tennis shot at London 2012 went viral on YouTube, racking up 6.3 million views and counting.

Coldplay

No. 10: London 2012 climaxes in incredible Closing Ceremony

The London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony saw Coldplay, one of Britain’s best-selling music acts, joined by global superstars Rihanna and Jay-Z in a spectacular celebration of the achievements of Paralympic athletes and an amazing summer of sport.

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No. 11: Jonnie Peacock raises bar in 100m T44

When Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock smashed the world record in the 100m T44 at the US Paralympic Track & Field Trials, he raised the bar for the race that everyone will remember.