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Global Games helping to drive more Aussie Para-sport success

Over the last 18 months, Australia has proven itself to be a powerhouse in Paralympic sport, not only on the track or in the pool, but as a host of some of the most elite Para-sport competitions in the world. The 2019 Global Games were no exception. The Global Games, which ran from 12-19 October...

Matt Cowdrey OAM to join Para-sport greats in Spor...

Matt Cowdrey OAM captured his first Paralympic gold medal as a 15-year-old, commencing a decade long medal collecting spree that ended with the South Australian being the most succ

More rainbows for Australia

Following a five world title haul on day one, Australia has won more rainbows at the 2019 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para-cycling Road World Championships in the Netherlan

Lucky strikes on Friday the 13th

Lakeisha ‘Lucky’ Patterson is the new world champ in the Women’s 400m Freestyle S9, after blitzing the field to secure Australia’s second gold medal of the World Para Swimm

Joany Badenhorst announces retirement

Australia’s first female representative in Para-snowboard, Joany Badenhorst, has today announced her retirement from elite competition.

Five rainbow jerseys for Australian Para-cyclists ...

The sun shone on Team Australia on the opening day of the 2019 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para-cycling Road World Championships in the Netherlands, with five world titles

Bronze shines bright on Thursday night

Australia secured another two bronze medals on the fourth night of the 2019 World Para-swimming Championships, courtesy of Rowan Crothers and the mixed 4x100m freestyle S14 relay t

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