Paralympics



English Federation of Disability Sport welcomes new Board members

By James Crook

Rashmi Becker (left) and Fran Williams (right) have been appointed to the EFDS boardAugust 19 - The English Federation for Disability Sport (EFDS) have announced the appointments of marketing and communications expert Rashmi Becker and former Paralympic swimmer Fran Williamson as directors, tasked with helping to strategically lead sport for disabled people across England.



Date set for Pistorius murder trial

By Duncan Mackay

Oscar Pistorius returned to court today where he was formally charged with murder and told he will face trial next MarchAugust 19 - A date was today set for the trial of South Africa's six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius for the premeditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at a hearing at Pretoria Magistrates' Court.




New star is born as Elliott claims gold on day of upsets in Montreal

By Gary Anderson

August 17 - Australia's Maddison Elliott caused an upset when she won the 100 metres freestyle to beat America's Jessica Long at the IPC World Swimming Championships in MontrealAustralia's Maddison Elliott was one of a number of competitors to claim unexpected victories on day six of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Swimming Championships at the Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, as she won gold in the women's S8 100 metres freestyle ahead of hot favourite Jessica Long of the United States.

Records not staying intact for Long at IPC Swimming World Championships

By James Crook

Jessica Long won her third world title in Montreal in world record time todayAugust 16 - Records tumbled once again on day five of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships at the Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal with Jessica Long of the United States setting the trend after completing a hat-trick of gold medals with a world best time in the women's 100 metres butterfly S8.