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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...

Jessica Gallagher makes Australian history

Jessica Gallagher realised a dream today (9 September) when she claimed the bronze medal with pilot Madison Janssen in the women's 1000m time trial B at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Gam

Wheelchair tennis - Day 1

Australia’s wheelchair tennis players have enjoyed a successful first day of competition at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games with Dylan Alcott, Ben Weekes and Heath Davidson all win

Two from two for the Australian Rollers

The Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team have escaped with a 62-60 win over Turkey after an incredible finish to their Pool A match at Carioca Arena 1. Trailing by six poi

Horrie powers straight into final

Triple reigning World Champion Erik Horrie produced a flawless first hit out at Lagoa Stadium to progress straight to the A-Final, on day one of the rowing regatta. The 36-year-old

Athletics - Day 1

Consistency was the buzz word for the Australian athletics team on the opening night of the Rio track and field program with two athletes finishing on the podium for a second Games

Australian Rollers vs The Netherlands - Day 1

The Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team has recorded a 70-50 win over the Netherlands in its first match at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Tristan Knowles led the way for