Paris Paralympics open in blaze of colour
More than 4000 athletes from 168 countries paraded down the Champs-Elysees in front of thousands of spectators before entering Place de la Concorde for the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics.
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Bizarre rule exposes Olympic hypocrisy
One of the most nonsensical rules in sport has reared its head again as Paralympians call out the blatant hypocrisy.
Interactive: Meet every member of Australia’s 2024 Paralympic team
The Australian Paralympic team has been finalised and is set to go for gold in Paris, starting next week. Meet every Aussie athlete and see who hails from your local area with our interactive map.
’Invisible’ disability powering Aussie to gold
As sports fans come down from the high of the Olympics, an Aussie swim star has a message for them as he chases a historic milestone.
Champion male sprinter competes as woman
An Italian sprinter who won 11 national titles as a man is now set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete in women’s races.
‘Full circle moment’ as Aussie flag bearers named
Two standout athletes with five gold medals between them have been given the honour of carrying the Australian flag in the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris.
Olympians’ stern warning to parents
Two of Australia’s top athletes have warned of the damage of “digital devices” pulling kids away from the glories of sport to the closed world of smartphones.
Paralympics boss quits on eve of Games
Paralympics Australia has been left in shock after the organisation’s CEO walked out on her role weeks out from the Games.
Australia unveils biggest Para-archer team in four decades
Two former canoeists, a bronze medallist and a rookie who wasn’t involved in the sport just two years ago will all feature in Australia’s biggest Paralympic Games archery team in 40 years.
Champion’s desire to help next generation of cycling stars
Amanda Reid hopes her determination to win back-to-back Paralympic gold in the 500m time trial C2 at Paris will help inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars.
‘Bushwhacked’: Shock over Games Gabba plan
A senate inquiry has heard the decision to dump the Gabba plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics followed an official review and a ‘shadow review’.
Karl blasts our ‘international embarrassment’
The morning show host and Brisbane-born personality offered up his ideas for saving his home state from further embarrassment.
Swimming champion eyes sub 50 second history at Paralympics
The man who was told he would never be able to walk, talk or live an independent life is now on the brink of a remarkable breakthrough he hopes to achieve at the Paris Games.
Swim champ’s ‘unexpected’ baby reveal
Australia’s most decorated Paralympian Ellie Cole has revealed her baby joy after the expected arrival of her first child.
‘Why not us?’: Rollers primed for Paralympic glory
The Rollers have set their sights on their first Paralympic medal in 12 years, after beating some of the world’s best teams to Oceania’s only Wheelchair Basketball qualification spot.
Shock update for athlete who killed girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius has been released from jail today nearly 11 years after killing his ex-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
How a Gundagai teen’s big switch has her on track for Paris
Indiana Cooper is a talented 18-year-old sprinter – but her decision to do the seemingly impossible and qualify for the Paralympics in a sport she took up a year out from the Games hasn’t surprised anyone.
Disgraced Pistorius’ shock freedom bid
Convicted killer Oscar Pistorius, once an Olympian, could be given a freedom date in days after a court identified a huge blunder.
‘Game changer’ for Paralympic athletes
NSW has committed to equal funding for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and issued a challenge for other states to “get competitive”.
Love and loss fuels Paralympic trailblazer’s fire
At 37 the training sessions are getting a little bit harder but para-canoe racer Susan Seipel has no plans on stopping until she ticks one final box at the Olympics.
Paralympic star’s incredible show of love for mum
Most sons will do anything for their mothers and world champion paracanoe racer Dylan Littlehales is no different, with an incredible display of support as his mum battles cancer.
‘Not required’: Stadium rebuild slammed
A decision to splash billions of taxpayer dollars on rebuilding the Gabba in Brisbane has come under fire.
Para-cyclist gets worst possible prize
A world champion cyclist has become a cult hero after a trophy presentation blunder that is spreading across the internet.
‘Violated’: Paralympian’s heartbreak
A Paralympian says she has been “violated” after a thief broke into her secure carpark and stole her custom-made tricycle.
Swimmer hits out at call to scrap Games
A Commonwealth Games gold medallist swimmer says a group of athletes will be badly affected if the competition cannot survive.
Trans runner wins bronze after protest
A transgender runner has beaten eight competitors at a world championships event years after being at the centre of a protest.
Fury over ‘offensive’ Paralympic videos
Videos that been viewed millions of times have been accused of mocking Paralympians, but some athletes features say it’s just a “laugh”.
Oscar Pistorius learns fate after freedom bid
Oscar Pistorius has learned his fate after a parole hearing to decide whether he should be freed early from his 13-year prison sentence.
Paralympic superstar savages troll
Six time Paralympic medallist and Aussie superstar Madison de Rozario has not let a troll get away with a disgusting attempt at a joke.
‘I’m not fine’: Paralympian kicked off flight
Two-time Paralympic bronze medallist Karni Liddell shared her latest flying horror story after being kicked off a flight — and not for the first time.
Aussie’s $6.75m payout after catastrophic injury
A Paralympian has won a huge payout after she suffered a serious spinal injury during a campdrafting competition more than a decade ago.
Paralympian’s huge historical payout
A Paralympian has won a huge payout after she suffered a serious spinal injury during a campdrafting competition more than a decade ago.
‘I thought I was gone’: Tudhope opens Aussie medal account
It was third time lucky for Ben Tudhope as the Aussie team co-captain ended years of frustration by winning a bronze medal in the Men’s Snowboard Cross SBLL-2 in Beijing.
Tragedy driving Aussie’s quest for Paralympic gold
Australia’s leading gold medal hope at the Paralympics will compete in honour of his late friend and carry a special tribute with him on the slopes.
Why Aussie paralympian is excited to become blind
Born with a degenerative eye disease, it is only a matter of time until Patrick Jensen sees black. But the Aussie star remains incredibly optimistic.
‘Disgusting’: Russian Paralympians’ low act
A gold medallist claims banned Russian athletes have been sending sickening messages towards Ukraine’s Paralympians.
Huge funding boost for Olympians
More than two-thirds of the Australian Olympic team in Tokyo relied on crucial grants, and athletes are about to get a massive funding boost before Paris 2024.
‘I hated my disability’: Alcott’s frank admission
Victorians are recovering from one of the most difficult periods in the state’s history, but one tennis star has some serious advice about overcoming adversity.
‘Amazing’: Historic Aussie first in New York
An Aussie marathon star has continued her 2021 domination after racing to New York when borders opened.
Big challenges ahead as new CEO steps into swimming hot seat
Interim boss Eugenie Buckley won over Swimming Australia with her ‘incredible ability to build and execute a strategy’ to land the fulltime CEO gig.
‘A lot of practice’: Alcott sex admission
With Dylan Alcott closing in on tennis history this week, his girlfriend has revealed the romantic love story behind their relationship.
Fresh twist in $20k Olympic medal bonus
Australians who finished on the Olympic podium in Tokyo are poised to receive a big monetary bonus – but there’s a catch.
Legends hail ‘greatest Aussie marathon ever’
Australia’s 21st and final gold in Tokyo is sure to live long in the memory as Madi di Rozario somehow found the energy for one last push when she had nothing left to grab a famous victory.
Aussies tipped for Paralympic marathon medals
Five Aussies will line up for the Tokyo Paralympics marathons, and all are in medal contention. This will be the last opportunity to add to Australia’s medal haul before the closing ceremony.
Paralympians win green light to toast their success
Aussie Paralympians will be allowed to celebrate with a drink or two before they head home to quarantine and lockdown, but they have been warned to honour their code of conduct.
Second Tokyo Paralympic gold for kayaker Curtis McGrath
Former soldier Curtis McGrath, who vowed to become a Paralympian after his legs were blown off in Afghanistan, has kayaked his way to a second gold medal at the Tokyo Games.
‘I‘m not coming back’: Aussie star’s sad reveal
Australian champion Dylan Alcott has revealed he will not compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 in an emotional interview.
Incredible scenes as Alcott wins gold
There is little doubt that Dylan Alcott is the greatest player in wheelchair tennis history, after keeping his Golden Slam dream alive.
Aussie swims through heartbreak for relay silver
Aussie Timothy Disken has swum an emotional race in Tokyo to take home silver just days after the death of his mother, Jenny.
Record haul for Aussie table tennis team
The Australian table tennis team have won more medals, capping off their best Paralympic tally ever.
Another Steven Bradbury? Mullet man’s road race lament
Bloodied and bruised, a courageous Alistair Donohoe has revealed how he was sliding around like Steven Bradbury at times during his unpredictable rain-drenched road race in Tokyo.
We’re equal: 16-year fight ends for Aussie Paralympics great
Swimmer Ellie Cole was thrilled when she became Australia’s greatest female Paralympian in Tokyo, but a government commitment close to her heart has bought real emotion.
Heartwarming interview has nation in tears
Australian swimmer Rachael Watson has delivered an incredible interview at the Paralympics that left everyone tearing up.
Aussie breaks three world records in 60mins
Australian Paralympian Vanessa Low has set Tokyo alight with a performance that left her husband an emotional mess as she made history.
Aussie breaks world record three times on incredible night
She once competed for Germany, but Vanessa Low well and truly won Aussie hearts after her stunning gold medal-winning performance in the long jump in Tokyo.
Aussie swimmers close on $500k Paralympic medal haul
Just hours after cash rewards were announced medal-winning Aussie Paralympians in Tokyo, swimmers Will Martin and Ben Hance hit the jackpot with stunning performances.
PM’s announcement changes everything
In recognition of their ‘national significance’, Australia’s Paralympic medallists will receive the same payment as their Olympic counterparts.
World’s tallest athlete towers over Tokyo
He competes sitting down but this Iran giant — who at 246cm is the world’s second tallest man — has the world standing up and taking notice.
‘Shameful’: Whinger steals gold from champ
This Malaysian shot putter was cruelly disqualified for turning up late to his event, despite winning gold and breaking a world record.
‘Shameful’: Whinger steals gold from champ
This Malaysian shot putter was cruelly disqualified for turning up late to his event, despite winning gold and breaking the world record.
Cameras capture Aussie champ’s classy act
Aussie champion Dylan Alcott may have missed out on Paralympic gold, but the tennis star proved his class with this generous gesture.
Aussie swimmers add to incredible medal tally
The Aussie swim team has won another four medals to add to its booming tally in the pool, while a bronze medallist who was planning to retire has a change of heart.
Aussie cult hero ‘going nuts’ in Tokyo
The swagger from an Aussie star is getting attention from around the world after his scene-stealing exhibition in the Tokyo pool.
From bronzed Aussie to Winter Olympic bid for Paralympian
It is one of the more unusual ways to train for Paralympic sprinting – take up bobsleighing with an eye on representing Australia at next year’s Winter Olympics.
Gold to sprinter with huge target on his back
The last time he competed in the Games arena he took the world by surprise and a Paralympic crown. Now James Turner is back for round two and has already collected his first gold.
Tat’s great: illustrated history of Rheed McCracken’s journey
Paralympic wheelchair gun Rheed McCracken was too young to get a tattoo straight after his first Paralympics to commemorate the feat. Now he’s hard pressed finding room for new ones.
‘I’m in tears’: Aussie’s classy sportsmanship
A moment involving Aussie star Dylan Alcott at the Paralympics is going viral after one of sport’s most emotional scenes in recent memory.
Meet the Aussie the world is ‘going nuts’ for
He’s won two medals in Tokyo, but Aussie Grant ‘Scooter’ Patterson’s biggest impact has been outside the pool, where he has become a Paralympic cult figure.
Aussie dozen as 60yo claims slice of history
It’s been another remarkable day for Australia in Tokyo, our athletes adding another 12 medals to their huge paralympic haul, including a 60-year-old cycling star.
Paralympic veteran chasing gold and the ‘ultimate performance’
Blake Cochrane had all but given up on a fourth Paralympic Games – but after being a late addition to the Toyko team, he wants to achieve something truly special.
Cheat scandal as Paralympic rules slammed
Athletes have been left disgusted by the disability categories at the Paralympics saying “the incentive to cheat is huge” and sport is being destroyed.
ISIS survivor: Suicide bomb victim chases gold in Tokyo
Meet the victim of an ISIS suicide bomb attack who was left for dead – and is now riding for Paralympic glory in Tokyo.
Gold medallist Madi de Rozario’s special preparation
If Madi de Rozario is looking sad before her races that’s a good thing according to the three time Paralympian who has already won a gold medal.
‘Disgrace’: Aussie athletes shamefully dudded
Paralympics funding is in the spotlight after a cruel disparity between Australia’s able-bodied athletes and “superhumans” was revealed.
Aussie gold! Wheelchair ace’s ‘notorious’ hoodoo over
Madi De Rozario says she had become “notorious” for winning Paralympic silver. Not today, the wheelchair speed machine leaving her opponents in her dust in Tokyo.
Aussies snare silver as bombshell protest dismissed
After a day of high controversy in the pool, Australia’s women’s relay team has notched another medal – putting them on the brink of eclipsing the outstanding Olympic swimmers.
Silver double: Aussies back on table tennis podium
Australia has won a second silver medal in Paralympic table tennis after backing up an incredible one-armed champion who lost his limb in a bear attack.
Steelers miss out on bronze in wheelchair rugby playoff
Covid travel restrictions have cost one of Australia’s signature sides a medal in wheelchair rugby at the Tokyo Paralympics. The Steelers went down to Japan 60-52.
Legend’s silver lining to golden quest
‘I’ve got three kids and now there’s a silver each.’ At least there will be harmony in the Horrie household. But with the rowing legend planning to be in Paris, who would get a fourth?
‘I knew she was coming’: Aussie’s gold heartbreak
After a 750m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run… Australian triathlete Lauren Parker missed out on Paralympic gold in the most heartbreaking fashion possible.
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