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.
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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.
Silver medallist’s curse: It’s torturous. I scream in pain
The pain is excruciating — like being stabbed repeatedly or fire licking over her skin. The worse the pain, the more this athlete who has just won silver at her first Paralympics trains and races.
Not even tongue cancer will stop Paralympian Chris Pitt
Nine months ago Chris Pitt had half of his tongue removed due to cancer – but he wasn’t going to let that stop him shooting for a medal at the Paralympics.
Blade runner out to extend unbelievable athletics record
It’s only 100 grams but this tiny piece of lead could make all the difference to blade runner Scott Reardon in his quest for gold in Tokyo.
‘Ice down my shorts’: Incredible fallout from epic 5000m run
Jaryd Clifford pushed himself to the brink of sickness during a gutsy 5000m final, leaving himself so sapped he needed a peculiar remedy to recover.
Aussie swimmer’s brave medal win
Aussie swimmer Tiffany Thomas Kane has won an emotional bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics just months after rupturing her liver.
Scrutinised Indigenous star claims 13-year Paralympics first
Amanda Reid has destroyed her own cycling world record to clinch gold despite a back-drop of intense scrutiny surrounding her impairment.
Teen super fish ready to make waves
She’s a teen who loves walking on her hands because it gives her freedom. Now this super fish is competing at her first Paralympics before her 16th birthday – with a big name in her corner.
Athlete plays table tennis with his mouth
Ibrahim Hamadtou plays table tennis at the Paralympics with a paddle in his mouth and serves with his foot after losing both his arms.
Athlete stuns world playing table tennis with his mouth
Proving that nothing is impossible, Ibrahim Hamadtou plays table tennis at the Paralympics with a bat in his mouth and serves with his foot after losing both his arms.
‘Don’t know what to feel’: Aussies’ shock Paralympics loss
Australia has not lost a single game of wheelchair rugby at the Paralympics since 2008, until now, with the defeat jolting their chances of winning gold.
Cycling star reveals ‘physical, mental pain’ behind gold
Emily Petricola and Paige Greco made it look like they were going on a weekend excursion, but behind the scenes, staff were working overtime to get them ready for the ride of their lives.
Poignant Tokyo tribute stuns the world
The Tokyo Paralympics has finally opened but the athletes parade has been overshadowed by a touching gesture for some who weren’t there.
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