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Australia’s Sole Judoka For Paris 2024 Means Business

Taylor Gosens is set to become the just the second woman to represent Australia in Paralympic judo after she was confirmed by Paralympics Australia as the latest Paris-bound athlete. Gosens will compete in the J2 70kg+ classification when the tournament begins at Champ de Mars Arena on September 5. She will follow in the footsteps...

London Champion On Track For Comeback

Kelly Cartwright says she’s mentally stronger than ever, as the Paralympic gold medallist works towards a dramatic return to Para-athletics after years chasing other pursuit

How a Brutal Sydney Experience Re-Shaped Athlete W...

There was every reason to believe Danni Di Toro would reach the gold medal match at the Sydney Paralympics. However, not only did Di Toro herself know it wasn’t going to happen,

A Remarkable Legacy In Which Sydney Shines Brighte...

There are many reasons national treasure Libby Kosmala counts the Sydney Paralympics as the peak of her astounding 12 Paralympic experiences. There were the fans who lined up for h

Sydney 2000: Day 11, Thursday 29 October

The Steelers’ silver lining that paved the way to future gold On the last day of the best Paralympics ever, Australia’s chance for a final massive celebration was in the

Sydney 2000: Day 10, Wednesday 28 October

The Golden Day When Dreamers Became Legends There were so many exceptional performances by Australian Para-athletes on the penultimate day of Sydney 2000. Perhaps the most approp

Federal Government announces significant funding i...

The outstanding achievements of Australia’s Para-athletes and consistent success at past Paralympic Games will be rewarded with a significant funding boost ahead of next year’s