Paralympics

James Turner set a new world record on his way to winning the men's T36 400m in Paris. (AP PHOTO)
Paralympics
George Clarke

James Turner conquers glandular fever to get 400m gold

James Turner has claimed his third straight Paralympic athletics gold, posting a world record in his T36 400m victory in Paris.

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Alexa Leary stormed home in the final leg of the mixed 4x100m medley relay.
Paralympics
George Clarke

Three years ago she was nearly dead, now she’s won gold

The incredible back story of our latest Paralympic champion.

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

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.
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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.
Sport
Georgie Parker

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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.
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
Staff Writers

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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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