Paralympics

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

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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.
Paralympics
George Clarke

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.
Paralympics
CNBC

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)
Paralympics
George Clarke

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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Chris Bond has scored 12 tries but Australia tasted an opening-round wheelchair rugby loss in Paris. (Jeff Crowe/AAP PHOTOS)
Paralympics
George Clarke

Tough road to podium after close loss to Brits

Australia's quest for a Paralympic wheelchair rugby gold medal is on shaky ground after a defeat against Great Britain.

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Rowan Crothers has won bronze in the S9 men’s 400m freestyle.
Paralympics
George Clarke

Your one minute guide to Aussie Paralympic success: Day 1

Australia has claimed four medals on the opening day of the Paralympics in Paris with all of them coming, naturally, in the pool.

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Tom Gallagher was thrilled to secure Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics. (AAP PHOTOS)
Paralympics
George Clarke

Perth-born swimmer’s journey from near-death illness to Paralympic gold

Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.

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Marathon champ Madison de Rozario will defend her gold medal on the cobbled streets of Paris.
Sport
George Clarke

Heart-stopping moment for Aussie Paralympian

One of Australia’s best chances for a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics has had a heart-stopping moment in the lead-up to their race.

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The Australians enter the opening ceremony as Paris lit up.
Paralympics
George Clarke

Paris lights up for opening ceremony ahead of ‘life-changing’ Paralympics

Paris has been urged to host a Paralympic Games typified by revolution after the French capital put on an enthralling opening ceremony, led by Australia’s WA flagbearer Madison de Rozario.

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Beau Vernon once played Aussie rules with Scott Pendlebury
Paralympics
George Clarke

Rugby medal hopeful’s link to Magpies great

Beau Vernon has found a purpose in wheelchair rugby after a devastating Aussie rules injury.

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Para-archer Ameera Lee of Australia draws her bow in preparation for the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics Games in Paris, France, Thursday, August 22, 2024. (AAP Image/Paralympics Australia, Drew Chislett) NO ARCHIVING DREW CHISLETT
Paralympics
George Clarke

Aussie archer’s COVID fight to make Paralympic debut

Para-archer Ameera Lee takes inspiration from her child as she treads a challenging road to Paris.

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Wheelchair athlete Madison de Rozario will be defending two gold medals she won in Tokyo. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Paralympics
George Clarke

The 10 Aussies you need to watch these Paralympics

A look at some of Australia's best medal hopefuls, rising stars and potential surprise packets heading into the 2024 Paralympics.

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Curtis McGrath celebrates his gold medal win in canoe sprint men's Va'a single 200m in Tokyo. (AP PHOTO)
Paralympics
George Clarke

McGrath to spearhead Australia's Paralympic medal hunt

Curtis McGrath wants to pick up where he left off in Tokyo and lead from the front as co-captain of Australia's Paralympic team in Paris.

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