Paralympics

Gold medalist Lauren Parker of Team Australia poses for a photo during the Women's PTWC Para Triathlon Medal Ceremony.

Your one minute guide to Aussie success: Day 5

A look at the highlights of day five of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where Australia's boccia team picked up two singles medals.

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Jesse Aungles, Timothy Hodge, Emily Beecroft and Alexa Leary of Team Australia react after the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay.

Bike crash survivor Alex Leary seals stunning relay gold

Bike crash survivor Alexa Leary has powered Australia to a stunning gold medal in the 34-point mixed 4x100m relay medley.

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Australia's Lauren Parker has claimed gold in the PTWC triathlon at the Paralympics in Paris. (Delly Carr/AAP PHOTOS)

Triathlon gold completes Parker's Paralympic redemption

Lauren Parker is a Paralympic gold medallist after dominating American rival Kendall Gretsch in the women's PTWC para-triathlon in Paris.

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Paralympian Madison De Rozario.

The gold medal advice that no one should ignore

GEORGIE PARKER: I am proud to call Madison De Rozario a friend because she shows us all how to make the most of life.

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Chad Perris's passion after qualifying for the men's 100m T13 final is obvious. (Drew Chislett/AAP PHOTOS)

Can you believe it! Beaten by 0.005secs

Chad Perris is hurting but remains hungry for medals after losing his 100m final by the smallest of margins.

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Ryley Batt's pass was picked off by Japan as Australia missed out on the gold medal match. (Jeff Crowe/AAP PHOTOS)

Steelers miss shot at gold after failing to ice match at the death

Ryley Batt wants the Steelers to focus all their energy on winning the bronze medal after a dramatic late implosion against Japan.

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DaynaCrees proved the surprise of the day with three PBs on her way to Paralympics javelin bronze. (Drew Chislett/AAP PHOTOS)

Your one minute guide to Aussie success: Day 4

Five swimming medals and two on the track added to an impressive haul for Australia's Paralympic stars on Sunday in Paris.

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Jed Altschwager and Nikki Ayers display their gold medals.

Aussies cash in amid Paralympic cheating scandal

An Italian rower was disqualified and stripped of his medal after allegedly using a banned device during his race. Here’s what happened.

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Telaya Blacksmith training at Sylvania Athletics Track in Sydney. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

Ambitious Blacksmith forging new career

Still just 16, Paralympic debutant Telaya Blacksmith has dreams of medals in track and field.

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Concerns about water quality in the Seine led to the postponement of Paralympic triathlon events. (AP PHOTO)

Seine strikes again as triathlons on hold

Triathlon competitions at the Paris Paralympics have been postponed, with organisers concerned about water quality in the Seine River after heavy downpours.

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Australia's Jaryd Clifford has been stripped of his bronze medal won at Stade de France. (Drew Chislett/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie denied medal after heartbreaking disqualification

Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford was denied a bronze medal in the 5000m, while Madison de Rozario made podium finish.

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AmandaReid of Australia on the podium after winning gold in the C1-3 500m time trial. (Greg Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals

Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.

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QianYang (left) and LinaLei of Australia in action against Brazil. (Greg Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Your one minute guide to Aussie success: Day 3

Lina Lei and Qian Yang's women's doubles victory sealed the second of two golds won by Australia on day three of the Paralympics.

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Emily Petricola, of Australia, is overjoyed after winning the Women's C4 3000m Individual Pursuit.   (AAP PHOTOS)

Petricola smashes her own world record for back-to-back gold

Emily Petricola is a back-to-back Paralympic gold medallist after leading Australia's dominance at the velodrome alongside Korey Boddington.

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Korey Boddington rides his way to the Paralympics gold medal in the men's C4-5 1000m time trial. (AAP PHOTOS)

Your one minute guide to Aussie success day: 2

Emily Petricola and Korey Boddington sealed two cycling golds at the velodrome, boosting Australia's medal tally at the end of day two of the Paris Paralympics.

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Emily Petricola of Team Australia celebrates with the flag of Australia after winning the Women's C4 3000m Individual Pursuit Final.

Petricola stars as Aussie clinch velodrome medals

Emily Petricola is a back-to-back Paralympic gold medallist after leading Australia's dominance at the velodrome alongside Korey Boddington.

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Silver medallist Phelipe Andrews Melo Rodrigues of Brazil, gold medallist Thomas Gallagher and bronze medalist Rowan Crothers of Team Australia take a selfie.

How much Paralympic athletes earn for winning medals

While the International Paralympic Committee does not dole out prize money for winning medals, several countries do reward their athletes with medal bonuses.

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The super-talented Sam Rizzo (r) is all set to make his Paralympic Games debut in Paris. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Paralympic debutant has a need, a need for speed

Sam Rizzo has the chance to cement himself as a familiar face for Australians as the wheelchair racer gears up for his Paralympic debut.

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