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Powerlifting Resurgence Gains Pace With Paris 2024 Selections

Australian powerlifting is back after a 12-year absence from Paralympic competition. The nation’s two leading lifters, Hani Watson and Ben Wright, were confirmed by Paralympics Australia as the newest members of the Australian Paralympic Team for Paris 2024 at a ceremony in Melbourne. “It’s like my mum said to me before she passed away last...

Tapp turned on full bore as Emily strikes World Ch...

Today was redemption day for Australian Para-triathlete Emily Tapp, who was crowned dual world champion on the Gold Coast, QLD, today (17 September) after successful bilateral half

World's best time for Horrie in Bulgaria

Defending World Champion Erik Horrie kicked off his 2018 World Rowing Championships in style when he clocked a new World’s Best Time when winning his heat today (Tuesday) in Plov

Para-triathletes line up for Gold Coast World Cham...

Australia’s Para-triathletes have led the world in recent years and they aim to continue their exceptional performances at a home ITU World Triathlon Championships Grand Final on

Burkett announced as Paralympic Swimming Head Coac...

Swimming Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Burkett as the Paralympic Head Coach. A former Paralympic gold medalist (50m freestyle, 1996) Burkett brings wi

Steelers legend retires from wheelchair rugby

The Australian Steelers will try to defend their Paralympic gold medal without one of the most successful players in history after Ryan Scott announced his retirement from wheelcha

APC announces new President

The Board of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has a new President for the first time since 2013, with Jock O’Callaghan replacing Glenn Tasker in the role.