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After losing both legs in a devastating racing crash, Alex Zanardi didn't just survive—he became a four-time Paralympic champion and inspired millions with his unshakeable spirit. The Italian racing hero passed away at 59, leaving behind a legacy that proves life's greatest victories often come after its hardest moments.
A Japanese runner shattered a world record while 439 athletes from 57 nations competed in Morocco's first-ever World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Brazil dominated the medals table with 38 golds as emerging stars and Paralympic champions delivered inspiring performances across three days.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
Australia just opened registration for a nationwide search to discover the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic champions ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Games. The program already helped 346 hopefuls break into elite sports, including a teenager who went from discovery to national championship gold in just one year.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
Paralympic champions from India, Colombia, and Kenya kicked off the 2026 para athletics season in Dubai with stunning performances. India dominated with 16 gold medals as athletes proved their Paris 2024 success was just the beginning.
Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Lord Chris Holmes is taking on the UK's shocking employment gap for blind people after the government declined his taskforce proposal. With only 27% of blind people employed compared to 83% of the general population, he's creating his own report to demand change.
Canada's Para nordic ski team just announced its star-studded roster for the Milan Cortina Paralympics, led by athletes who've already won 19 medals between them. The 15 skiers head to Italy next month with momentum from record-breaking performances at the last two Winter Games.