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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...

Para-swimmers complete Gold Coast gold rush

Four Paralympic swimmers led the medal rush for Australia on the last night of competition at the Optus Aquatic Centre on the Gold Coast, QLD, headlined by locals Lakeisha Patterso

Evergreen Levy teaches golden masterclass

Matt Levy, the most experienced Australian Para-swimmer at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, put on a masterclass tonight (9 April) on his way to victory in in the men's 50m freestyle S

Fearnley's hunt for golden farewell on track

Kurt Fearnley will be joined by teammates Jake Lappin and Sam Rizzo in the men’s 1500m T54 final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, after the trio delivered controlled performances

Cleaver, Doyle leap onto Podium

Erin Cleaver came up with a convincing excuse for interrupting her Year 12 studies by winning a silver medal in the women’s T38 Long Jump at the Commonwealth Games. Cleaver (4.36

Golden glory on the Gold Coast for Aussie Para-swi...

Australia’s Para-swimmers enjoyed a golden night at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre by claiming the two Commonwealth Games titles on offer. Jesse Aungles (2:30.77) edged out teamma

Aussie Para-triathletes thrill home crowd

An Australian legend bowed out with a podium finish and the next generation of stars shone in the Para-triathlon, with the home nation taking four of the six medals on offer today