‘We want our athletes protected’
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic boss Kitty Chiller has called on organisers of the Rio games to beef up security after two Paralympians were robbed at gun point.
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Paralympian robbed at gun point in Rio
AN Australian Paralympic sailor and official have been threatened with a gun and robbed before a race meet in Rio de Janeiro.
Afghan war veteran plans for Rio success
WHEN it comes to making his Paralympic Games debut, Afghanistan war veteran Curtis McGrath has a single golden strategy in mind.
Tapper brings double helping to Rio table
MELISSA Tapper is off to the Olympics, twice. Yep, that’s right, the table tennis star will become the first Australian to complete at dual Games in Rio.
Paralympians suit up for Rio assault
FOR Torita Isaac and the rest of Australia’s Rio-bound Paralympians, getting their hands on the official uniforms suddenly “makes it feel more real.”
Why perfect Rio prep has Modra worried
KIERAN Modra has never had a smoother preparation for a Paralympic Games but the flawless lead-in has the seven-time Paralympian concerned.
Star absences fail to deter Aussie confidence
CHEF de mission Kate McLoughlin insists Australia remains on target for a top-five Paralympics result in Rio despite the loss of Matt Cowdrey and Jacqui Freney.
Five Aussie Paralympic stars to watch in Rio
THE 2016 Paralympics in Rio is just around the corner and to get you in the mood, 13-time gold medallist Matt Cowdrey nominates his top five Aussie medal hopes.
How Katie saw her chance to shine in Rio
KATIE Kelly’s timing could not have been better. Just 18 months after being declared legally blind, she joins the first wave of triathletes at the Paralympics.
Why Kurt is savouring the pain of the last roll
AFTER a legendary Paralympic career Kurt Fearnley is content Rio will be his final campaign, but first he has designs on a fourth gold medal.
Madeleine chases spear of destiny
MELBOURNE javelin thrower Madeleine Hogan has fought her way back from two knee reconstructions to put herself in contention for a third Paralympics in Rio this year.
Proof you should never give up on a dream
KATE Doughty is living proof dreams do come true. They just might take a while. In her case, 25 years or so.
He went to his last Olympics when?
THERE are debutants galore in the Australian team — along with an old face returning after 28 years. The latest Olympic and Paralympic news in RACING TO RIO.
Rio glory beckons Garvey
BRANT Garvey will add another chapter to an already remarkable story when he competes at the Rio Paralympic Games in September.
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