Summer Paralympic Sports

New ruling says USA's Arlen will swim against Britain's Simmonds

By Tom Degun at the Aquatics Centre on the Olympic Park in London

August 30 - United States' swimming star Victoria Arlen, the competitor that Britain's Ellie Simmonds has singled out as her biggest gold medal threat at London 2012, has been cleared to compete at the Paralympics after an appeal against her expulsion from the Games was upheld.

Storey wins Britain's first Paralympic gold medal of London 2012

By David Gold at the Velodrome on the Olympic Park in London

August 30 - Sarah Storey, now Britain's eight time Paralympic champion, claimed the host nation's first gold medal of this summer's Games here this afternoon with a superb display in the women's individual C5 pursuit.

US Paralympic swimming stars reclassified ahead of competition

By Emily Goddard

By Tom Degun at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in London

August 30 - United States swimming stars Justin Zook, Mallory Weggemann and Victoria Arlen, the latter scheduled to be a major rival to Britain's Ellie Simmonds in the pool, have all been reclassified ahead of the start of London 2012 Paralympic competition at the Aquatics Centre.

Aussie women's goalball team looks to spring surprise at London 2012

By David Gold

August 28 - The Australian women's goalball team is hoping to belie its ranking and compete for a medal at London 2012.

Wheelchair race ace Weir reveals Olympic inspirations as he chases further Paralympic glory

By Tom Degun at ParalympicsGB House in London

August 28 - Wheelchair racer David Weir, one of Britain's biggest medal hopes at the London 2012 Paralympics, has revealed that Team GB Olympic gold medal heroes Mo Farah and Bradley Wiggins have served as his inspiration during training.

I'd have chosen Weir or Pearson as ParalympicsGB flag-bearer, says Norfolk

By David Gold at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in London

August 28 - Peter Norfolk, Britain's flag-bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, has told insideworldparasport of his surprise at being chosen, and revealed who he would have selected himself.

Aggar banking on oar-some home support in quest for further Paralympic rowing glory

By Stuart Newman

August 25 - Tom Aggar will be one of several reigning Paralympic champions fired up to hang on to their crowns when the rowing regatta gets the green light at the London 2012 Games next week.

Wolstenholme talks of pride at carrying Paralympic Torch

By Emily Goddard

By David Gold in London

August 23 - Susan Wolstenholme has spoken of her pride at the "huge privilege" of carrying the London 2012 Paralympic Torch on its way from Stoke Mandeville to the Olympic Stadium next week.

Former F1 ace Zanardi revved up to secure Paralympic handcycling medal at Brands Hatch

By Tom Degun in London

August 20 - Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who will compete in handcycling at the London 2012 Paralympics, believes he has a strong chance of a podium spot after his remarkable journey that led him to the event.

Paralympic sprint star Smyth targets Rio 2016 Olympics after failing to make cut for London

By Tom Degun

August 20 - Irish double Paralympic champion Jason Smyth said he is looking to qualify for the 100 metres at the Rio 2016 Olympics after missing out on making the London 2012 Games.

Stock is ready for London 2012 after winning dressage competition in Britain

By David Gold

August 12 - Rachel Stock has warmed up for the London 2012 Paralympics with an impressive win at an unaffiliated dressage competition in Oldencraig in Surrey.

Cycling "leg-end" Cundy gives prosthetic limb colourful makeover for Paralympics

By Stuart Newman

August 15 - Cyclist Jody Cundy will be going the extra mile compared to those fans who have had their faces painted to show their support at London 2012 – his new prosthetic leg has been specially decorated for the forthcoming Paralympics.

Portuguese athlete receives two year ban for anti-doping violation

By David Gold

August 11 - European champion Luis Carlos Martins Goncalves of Portugal has been suspended for two years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for an anti-doping violation.

Pistorius still has Olympic medal shot as South Africans win relay appeal

By Mike Rowbottom at the Olympic Stadium in London

August 10 - Oscar Pistorius' historic quest for an Olympic medal to add to the four golds and a bronze he has won at the Paralympics has been revived as South Africa won a place in tonight's 4x400 metres relay final on appeal after their second-leg runner, Ofentse Mogawane, was knocked over by a Kenyan opponent.

Pistorius praised by world champion despite finishing last in Olympic 400 metres semi-final

By Tom Degun at the Olympic Stadium in London

August 5 – Four-times Paralympic sprint champion Oscar Pistorius finished last in his Olympic 400 metres semi-final – yet received huge support from the phenomenal 80,000 spectators and special praise from world champion Kirani James, who won the race and is now the favourite to take gold in the final tomorrow night.

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