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Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner just claimed her fourth London Marathon victory in five years, cementing her status as the athlete to beat. She crossed the finish line ahead of American legend Tatyana McFadden in a thrilling race through the streets of London.
Peter Lloyd, who lost his leg to bone cancer in 2018, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for completing a marathon on one leg using crutches. He's one of 42,000 runners tackling the Manchester Marathon to prove that barriers can be overcome.
Austin Peay runner Tahmar Upshaw just shattered a Paralympic world record that stood for 13 years. His blistering 800-meter time puts him within striking distance of the Olympic standard.
Austin Peay runner Tahmar Upshaw just shattered a Paralympic world record that stood for 13 years. His time puts him within striking distance of the overall Olympic record too.
A German rower returned to elite competition just months after a devastating stroke at age 30. She became the first athlete ever to compete in Summer Olympics, Summer Paralympics, and Winter Paralympics.
Promise Aheto just made history as Ghana's first para swimmer to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. His journey from personal bests in Australia to representing his nation at Glasgow 2026 proves disability is no barrier to excellence.
New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.
Just three years after taking up competitive skiing, 23-year-old Georgia Gunew finished 11th in her Paralympic debut and is already setting her sights on a podium finish in 2030. The vision-impaired athlete wants to become Australia's next para-alpine medal winner after an eight-year drought.
Veronika Aigner dominated the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, taking home five medals including four golds despite last-minute changes to her guide team. The 23-year-old Austrian vision-impaired skier medaled in every single race she entered, inspiring athletes worldwide.
A daring rookie and a two-time champion proved opposites really do attract, clinching China's first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles wheelchair curling gold in a nail-biting comeback finish. Their victory marks a historic milestone in the sport's newest event at Milano Cortina 2026.
Nearly 400 elite Paralympic athletes are competing in Italy's Lignano Sabbiadoro through March 15, including four-time Paralympic champion Carlotta Gilli racing on home soil. The World Series event showcases rising stars and established champions as they prepare for the year's major competitions.
Two of Scotland's most decorated Paralympic cyclists will represent their home country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Neil Fachie is coming out of potential retirement for the chance to compete on home soil again.
Julie Dickson hated PE class and gave up on sports for years. Now she's a medal-winning powerlifter who found her passion and community.