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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...

Sonar crew to claim the top spot

Podium finishes have been plentiful over the past three years for the Australian Sonar crew of Jonathan Harris, Colin Harrison and Russell Boaden. But this time they’ve got top s

Carol Cooke wins her second Rio gold

Carol Cooke won the time trial gold two days ago and today she delivered the double adding the road race crown to her medal haul at the Paralympic Games in Rio. The 55 year old Vic

Two sailing gold medals with a day to spare

Australia’s golden generation of sailing continues to shine, with crews securing two of the three Paralympic gold medals on offer with a day to spare – and placed well

Aussie Steelers roll on in Rio

The Australian Steelers’ Paralympic title defence continues to gain momentum after a 72-45 victory over Brazil today in Rio. While not noted as a heavyweight in wheelchair rugby,

Reardon takes the extra step to the top of the Par...

Two-time world champion Scott Reardon has now added ‘Paralympic champion’ to his list of achievements after winning the 100m T42 final for his leg amputee class on the Rio athl

Equestrian - Day 8

Para-equestrian athlete Emma Booth has wrapped up her Rio 2016 Paralympic Games campaign with a fifth place finish in the Individual Championship Test Grade II. The 25 year old Vic