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Swimming

Ten swimmers to look out for at Toronto 2015

Here are10 swimmers who could win big at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday 7 August.

Archery

Toronto 2015 preview: Archery

The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.

US sprinter Jarryd Wallace wins the men's 200m T44 World Championships race.

Athletics

Jarryd Wallace determined to defend his 100m T44 Parapan title

The US sprinter will line-up against two world record holders in Toronto – the USA’s Richard Browne who holds the T44 best time and Brazil’s T43 speedster Alan Oliveira.

Judo

Toronto 2015 preview: Judo

Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?

A view of the skyline of Toronto featuring tall buildings and the CN Tower.

America

Toronto 2015: The growth of the Americas Paralympic Committee

The fifth edition of the Games will be the biggest yet but how has the Paralympic Movement developed in recent years in the Americas?

Swimming

Huot puts 400m freestyle back on his programme

After winning silver in the event at July’s Worlds, Canadian superstar Benoit Huot is confident he can still challenge for medals and will do so at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Wheelchair Fencing

FIE, IWAS extend agreement

The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.

Boccia

Toronto 2015 preview: Boccia

Over four days, athletes will compete at the Abilities Centre in individual, mixed pair, and mixed team events.

David Eng of Canada competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair Basketball

Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair basketball

With the men’s team the current Paralympic champions and the women’s side world title holder, Canada will be looking to do the double.

Swimming

Toronto 2015 preview: Swimming

After winning 11 gold medals four years ago, Brazil's Daniel Dias is targeting 12 this time round.

Uruguay's Gonzalo Dutra will be competing in his second Parapan American Games in Toronto.

Swimming

Dutra aims to fly the flag for Uruguay at Toronto 2015

The 20-year-old swimmer is one of the country’s brightest talents and despite his age has bags of experience.

Goalball

Toronto 2015 preview: Goalball

Six men’s and six women’s teams will battle it out for gold and a place at Rio 2016.

Athletics

Ten track and field athletes for Toronto 2015

Here are 10 names to keep an eye out for when Parapan athletics gets underway on 10 August.

Dwight Drummond, CBC News Toronto co-host, carries the Parapan Am flame on board a helicopter in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

America

Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games Torch Relay gets underway

The relay started with two separate flames, one lit in Ottawa and the other lit at the spectacular Niagara Falls.

Sitting Volleyball

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – July 2015

The public has until Tuesday 11 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Swimming

Huot: Three athletes to look out for at Toronto 2015

In between the recent World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games, Canadian favourite Benoit Huot offered his picks of the best swimmers to look out for.