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Fearnley makes history as Commonwealth Games flag bearer

His family and the people of Carcoar will be most prominent in Kurt Fearnley’s thoughts tonight when becomes the first Para-sport athlete to carry the Australian flag into the Cl

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Ready to ride the wave of Para-sport momentum

Para-sport and the performances of athletes with a disability have provided some unforgettable momen...

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Marathon gold brings a perfect ending

In search of a fairy tale ending to his remarkable career and with the expectation of a host nation ...

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On Tapper the Commonwealth

Two-time Paralympian Melissa Tapper has added another accolade to her growing list of achievements, ...

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‘Average all-rounder’ Mather-Brown crucial to ...

Tomorrow night will mark the closing of the most inclusive ever Commonwealth Games. Playing host to ...

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Tapper on the brink of making history

Melissa Tapper made history in Rio becoming the first Australian to compete at both the Paralympic a...

10 days ago

Surprise silver success for debutant Clarke

Just one night after Isis Holt’s famous victory, Australian Para-athletics uncovered yet another t...

11 days ago

Aussies to play for Para-table tennis glory

Two Australians will battle it out tomorrow for a spot in the women’s Para-table tennis gold medal...

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Greenwood soaks it up on the Gold Coast

Australia’s youngest athlete at the Commonwealth Games, Para-swimmer Jasmine Greenwood, has revell...

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Crombie and Holt put the gold into 'green and gold...

Gold medal success continued for Australia’s Para-athletes on the track and field at Carrara stadi...

12 days ago

Medals in sight for Australian Para-table tennis a...

Australia’s Para-table tennis athletes are on track for success, winning all three matches on the ...

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Para-swimmers complete Gold Coast Gold Rush

Four Paralympic swimmers led the medal rush for Australia on the last night of competition at the Op...

13 days ago

Fearnley fairy tale denied while De Rozario soars

Kurt Fearnley’s last appearance on a track for Australia was not the fairy tale he hoped for, but ...

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