Paralympic classification can be confusing — here’s how it works
The Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event in the world – and at their heart lies classification –…
The swimming and athletics stars you must watch at the Paris Paralympics
Alexa Leary only began her Para-swimming journey after a serious cycling accident ended her triathlon career three years ago. But…
‘I was lucky that my leg didn’t snap off’: A ‘nightmare’ crash hits Lauren Parker’s bid for dual gold in Paris
Australian para-triathlete Lauren Parker has revealed how a horror cycling accident has forced her to change her style in a…
Paralympic Flame lit before beginning exceptional journey to Paris
Almost two weeks after the Paris Olympics came to an end, the spotlight is now on the Paralympic Games. British…
Australia names flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics
In short: Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall have been honoured as Australia’s flag-bearers for the Paris…
‘It got ripped away from me’: The pressure, pain, and expectation athletes face in the Countdown to Paris
Alistair Donohoe is a man consumed with Paralympic gold — boldly unafraid to declare his ambitions, but tortured by past…
Australia’s ‘superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
In short: The Australian Paralympic team is hoping to rise up the medal tally in Paris after a tough Games…
How the power of music drives Alexa Leary towards Paris
To an athlete, there can be few sounds sweeter than hearing that you’re off to the Paralympic Games. But for…
Sixteen years after her only Paralympics, Kathleen O’Kelly-Kennedy wants a ticket to Paris
In short: Kayaker Kathleen O’Kelly-Kennedy is close to earning qualification for her second Paralympics. She represented Australia in wheelchair basketball in…
‘Never give up’: Archer Ameera Lee targets a spot at Paris Paralympics
When Ameera Lee signed her young son up to try archery several years ago, the last thing she expected was…