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London Stadium will host four para-athletics races featuring Paralympic gold medalists and world champions on July 18, bringing elite wheelchair and ambulant events to one of track's biggest stages. Seven-time Paralympic champion Marcel Hug returns to the venue where he won his first medals in eight years.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Folashade Oluwafemiayo will captain Nigeria's team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a historic honor for para-athletes. The powerlifting champion brings world records, multiple titles, and a winning spirit to Glasgow.
French Paralympic champion Emeline Pierre headlines a massive swimming competition on home soil, joined by 194 athletes from 39 countries. The event marks another milestone in France's growing role as a Para swimming powerhouse.
A small-town athlete who lost four fingers in high school turned tragedy into triumph, collecting 11 Paralympic medals across three games. This weekend, her hometown of Salmon Arm celebrates their golden champion with a community party.
Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds shares the life lessons that carried her from the pool to broadcasting, including learning when to say no and letting go of perfectionism. The British athlete is now championing World Celebration Day to honor the people who shape us.
Zulfiya Gabidullina, Kazakhstan's first Paralympic champion, just proved age is just a number by claiming bronze at the World Para Swimming Series in Paris. At 60 years old, she's still breaking barriers in the pool.
Benjamin Hance just shattered the men's T54 wheelchair 100m world record at the Australian Open, proving his Paris Paralympic gold was just the beginning. The Australian sprinter clocked an incredible 13.67 seconds, knocking 0.04 seconds off his previous record.
After years of struggle and a gold medal win, Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is returning to the Paralympics with a new mindset. This time, the six-time medallist says she's focused on enjoying the journey, not just chasing victories.
Four-time world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo will lead Team Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The powerlifting legend's appointment celebrates para athletes who have become Nigeria's most consistent medal winners.
After years of dreaming, 28-year-old Yerbol Khamitov returned to Kazakhstan as a Paralympic champion and received a stunning welcome gift. His victory at the 14th Winter Paralympics marks a historic achievement for his country's adaptive sports program.
Former Formula One racer Alex Zanardi, who died at 59, transformed a devastating crash that cost him both legs into an inspiring second career that earned him four Paralympic gold medals. His journey from tragedy to triumph made him one of sport's most beloved figures.
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.
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and triple Paralympic champion Natalie Wilkie will carry Canada's flag at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony. The duo brings 10 combined Paralympic medals and represents a new generation of Canadian athletic excellence.
Two Paralympic gold medalists are bringing their inspiring stories to a small Canadian town this week. The free community event celebrates what's possible when determination meets passion.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil just launched a javelin 74.82 meters, shattering his own world record in the F64 category. The Indian athlete's jaw-dropping throw in Bengaluru proves he's not done making history.
Paralympic gold medalist Alexa Leary is campaigning for a traumatic brain injury awareness day after her 2021 cycling accident changed everything. Despite struggling with memory loss and extreme emotional volatility daily, the 24-year-old swimmer broke world records in Paris.
Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt to present an award to Paralympic skiing champion Ivan Golubkov, creating a viral moment of respect for athletic excellence. The gesture came during a ceremony honoring Russia's third-place finish at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
American Paralympic champion Oksana Masters is training for what she calls the "perfect race" at the upcoming Paralympic Games. The multi-sport athlete has already won medals across both summer and winter competitions.
New Zealand Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games, marking a significant moment in adaptive sports inclusion. The achievement opens doors for future para-athletes on the international stage.
Noah Elliott returned to the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics with gold and silver medals, just four years after an unhealed wound kept him off the podium in Beijing. The Colorado Springs athlete overcame serious setbacks to cement his place as a Paralympic snowboarding champion.
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