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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.
Double Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil just launched a javelin 74.82 meters, shattering his own world record and proving that champions never stop chasing greatness. After three years of technical adjustments and relentless training, the Indian athlete finally broke through the barrier he set for himself.
Rachel Māia, a passionate paraclimber from New Zealand, is setting her sights on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after the sport makes its historic debut. Her journey shows how determination and new opportunities are opening doors for adaptive athletes worldwide.
Nikki Ayers turned a career-ending rugby injury and 16 surgeries into Paralympic gold, and now she's retiring on her own terms. The 35-year-old Australian rower is stepping away to prioritize herself, but she's not ruling out Brisbane 2032.
Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey joined a community walk through her hometown, discovering parks and waterways she never knew existed despite training there for years. The event brought together people of all ages to celebrate how walking builds health and connection.
Multiple Paralympic champions are representing Nigeria at the 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria, competing for crucial qualifying points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Over 150 athletes from 20 nations are gathering in Oran for four days of para powerlifting competition.
Over 150 para powerlifters from 20 nations are gathering in Algeria this week to compete for spots at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The African Open Championships in Oran marks a crucial step in the journey toward Paralympic glory for athletes across the continent.
Austin Peay student Tahmar Upshaw just broke a 12-year-old Paralympic world record in the 800-meter race, beating the mark by three full seconds. Born with a nerve condition that limits his right arm, he's now setting his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Three-time Paralympic medalist Tyler Turner is proving any sport can be for any body with his new TV show. "All In" follows Turner as he connects with elite athletes and tries their sports firsthand.
Fans, athletes, and world leaders gathered in Padua, Italy to celebrate the remarkable life of Alex Zanardi, who transformed devastating setbacks into Paralympic glory. The racing champion turned gold medalist touched millions with his unstoppable spirit.
After losing both legs in a 200mph crash, champion race car driver Alex Zanardi taught himself to handcycle and won two Paralympic gold medals at age 45. His remarkable comeback made him one of the most inspiring faces of the 2012 London Games.
When Beau Vernon broke his neck playing football at 23, he couldn't move from the chest down. Ten years later, he's a Paralympic medalist, husband, and father of three.
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.
South Korean athlete Kim Yun-ji made history at the 2026 Winter Paralympics with five gold medals in Nordic skiing. The 23-year-old, who was born with spina bifida, then surprised everyone by giving her championship car to her mother.
Para swimming champions have taken home six prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards since 2000, proving the sport's incredible talent and inspiring performances. Brazil's Gabriel Araujo just joined an elite group that includes three-time winner Daniel Dias.
Paralympic champion Will Ellard just shattered the world record in the 100-meter freestyle for S14 swimmers, cutting half a second off the previous mark. The 2024 gold medalist continues his unstoppable rise in para swimming while inspiring athletes worldwide.
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.
A wheelchair curler from Kipling, Saskatchewan just made history at the 2026 Paralympics, leading Team Canada to their first ever undefeated championship. Gil Dash and his teammates swept all 10 games in Milano-Cortina, winning gold in front of 3,000 roaring fans.
Australian para-athlete Angus Hincksman just shattered a world record in the 1500m, clocking 3:46.71 at his nation's premier track event. The 20-year-old Paris Paralympian beat his friendly rival's mark by just 0.12 seconds, setting up an epic showdown for the final.
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.
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