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.
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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.
Axed Aussie champ lands on his feet
An Aussie champion that was dropped from the Tokyo Games team has found a new way to make his Paralympic dream come true.
Paralympic cyclist once ‘too scared’ of velodrome
Too scared to even sit on her bike the first time she went to a velodrome, Emily Petricola is now one of Australia’s best medal hopes in Tokyo.
Swimmers to follow, races you won’t want to miss
Australian swimmers stunned at the Olympics. Now it’s the turn of our Paralympians to turn the waters into a stream of gold in Tokyo. The top races to watch each day and athletes to follow.
When is the Paralympics Opening Ceremony?
Sports fans lamenting the end of the Olympics have plenty to cheer about now because the Paralympics get underway in Tokyo this week.
The ten Aussies spearheading bid for stunning Tokyo haul
Our data experts have crunched the numbers with Tokyo set to expect a mind-blowing second Australian gold rush.
Cheers and tears for swimmer in farewell Games
Swimmer Ellie Cole is warning everyone. She will be in tears in Tokyo, but don’t worry. She’s been crying for weeks already.
Flag-bearers named for Paralympics
Two of Australia’s most seasoned Paralympians have been named as the flag-bearers for the Tokyo Games, which commence this week.
Meet Australia’s legendary Paralympic flagbearers
One will compete at her seventh Games, the other is an Aussie sporting icon – meet Australia’s Tokyo Paralympics flagbearers.
How freak accident started a Paralympic dream
This footballer had already undergone spinal surgery as a teenager so she could play the sport she loved. Then 10 years later, she was being told she “might wake up without a leg.”
How hated sport became this swimmer’s lifeline
Jasmine Greenwood describes it as a weird story – how one day she was happily living her life as a kid when it was turned upside down by what started as a stomach ache.
Weird, wonderful and very quirky Paralympic facts
What’s a tapper? How does someone without arms play table tennis? Why do some athletes wear metal aprons? All the answers here plus more quirky facts ahead of Tokyo Paralympics.
‘It killed’ – how blade put jumper on Paralympic path
It’s extraordinary Sarah Walsh is still competing in athletics, let alone vying for a medal at the Paralympics in Tokyo, given the pain she had to endure at the start of her career.
Zoo bear attack survivor gunning for Aussie gold in Tokyo
He had his arm eaten by a bear at a zoo, thrust into a taxi by shocked tourists, the terrifying attack would set in motion an inspiring journey all the way to representing Australia.
‘Was losing my legs worth it?’: Paralympian’s Afghan struggle
EXCLUSIVE BOOK EXTRACTS: Curtis McGrath has been forced to relive the horror of losing both legs in Afghanistan after the Taliban invaded Kabul.
Anxious wait: Not all Aussies yet to get Tokyo clearance
It starts in two days but not every Aussie athlete has been cleared to compete at the Tokyo Paralympics, with the team holding its breath over the eligibility of two rugby players and two rowers.
Lakeisha Patterson’s battle to make it Tokyo
She was one of Australia’s most successful Paralympians in 2016 but health complications mean Lakeisha Patterson will compete in just one individual event in Tokyo.
Move over Hugh Bowman, there’s another champ in town
She comes from the same town as Winx jockey Hugh Bowman and has met them both. Now schoolgirl Jamieson Leeson is hoping to put Dunedoo on the map for another reason.
DIY bathroom hack helping cyclist beat heat in Tokyo
Tough times call for inventive ways to train and this Sydney athlete has hit on a genius – if a little odd – hack to help him prepare for the big heat in Tokyo.
Why everything isn’t running smoothly for Rollers
Shaun Norris will captain the Australian Rollers in the men’s basketball competition at the Paralympic Games – his fifth campaign, and one that has come with a whole host of obstacles.
The Down Under ‘disadvantage’ world champ faces in Tokyo
Three-time world champion Susan Seipel has eyes only for gold in Tokyo after the inclusion of her pet event to the Paralympics schedule.
Historic Afghan athlete trapped as takeover shatters dreams
A female Afghan athlete was supposed to create history at the Paralympics. Instead, she remains trapped in Kabul and faces a grim future.
Natalie Smith sets sights on third Paralympics
Natalie Smith had two options; sit in her chair and stare at the walls or make the most of her new situation – she is now bound for her third Paralympics.
‘Heartbreaking’: Sad cost of Afghan turmoil
Afghanistan’s Paralympic team will not participate in the Tokyo Games next week because they are trapped in the country.
Hidden message in limited edition $2 coins
When Paralympian Ellie Cole lost her leg due to cancer at the age of three, there were no role models like her. That’s why she’s proud to be a face of this new Woolworths collectible range.
Paralympian told briefs are ‘too short’
This Paralympian was left “speechless” after being told that her competition briefs were “too short and inappropriate” during an event.
Secret truth behind runner’s horrific childhood
Paralympian Torita Blake was told she was born with her disabilities. But years later she learned the truth – and she wants to share her story with the world to help others.
Tokyo bound: 15 new faces out for Paralympic gold
A 15-year-old is among a new wave of Australian Paralympic swimmers, with the team for Tokyo confirmed after a tough qualification process. See who made it.
‘Every, single time I go on TV, I worry’
Paralympic great Kurt Fearnley hasn’t let his nerves get to him after he inked a new TV gig, which he couldn’t ignore with Seven.
Olympians to get early access to COVID jab
Australian athletes in the Olympics will be able to get COVID-19 jabs before the games, with ‘some’ who may beat vulnerable priority groups.
New wheels certain to get young gun rolling
Role models like three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley can really get things rolling. Just ask Josh Brass, who has plenty of road to cover to match his idol, but now he has wheels to do it.
Dynamic duo: Aussies name Para leaders
AFTER a horror crash in Sochi Joany Badenhorst wondered if her dream of competing in a Winter Paralympics was over before it began.
Madison comes up roses at world titles
WHEELCHAIR racer Madison de Rozario showed timing is everything as she raced off with gold and silver in a successful 24 hours at the Para-Athletics world titles in London.
Teen ‘over the moon’ with second world title
SCHOOLGIRL Isis Holt was surprised when she won her first world title this week. Now the teen is “over the moon” after picking up another – along with a world record.
Schoolgirl avenges Rio loss with world title
TEENAGE athletic star Isis Holt has avenged her loss in Rio a year ago to claim gold in the 200m final – at the age of 16.
Triathletes rewarded for Rio golden moment
IT was some of the most memorable moments of last years Paralympics and it has earned Katie Kelly and guide Michellie Jones top honours at their sports awards.
Fearnley sets new Oz Day 10km record
OZ Day 10km record breaker Kurt Fearnley admits wins don’t come as easily as they used to but still plans to push on until at least the Commonwealth Games.
Who’s Australia’s top sportswoman?
WHO is Australia’s top sportswoman in 2016? Have your say and VOTE in the Swoop People’s Choice awards.
Elliott claims top honour at Paralympic awards
STAR swimmer Maddison Elliott’s three gold medals at Rio was rewarded on Thursday when she was named female Paralympian of the year.
Swimmers, cyclist and triathlete in line for award
A TRIO of swimmers, a cyclist and a triathlete are all in the running for one of the top accolades at the Australian Paralympic Awards
Tesch creating waves off the water
SHE’S the basketballer who made a big splash in world sailing. And Liesl Tesch continues to make waves off the water.
Short and Sweet: Droughts broken and extended
THERE was good news for a triathletes and a basketball team but not for the Wallaroos and some of our top rowers. SHORT AND SWEET sport wrap.
Brennan, Payne in line for The Don
THE year’s brightest sporting stars will tonight vie for The Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame induction and awards ceremony.
Paralympic sailors left high and dry
THE entire cast of Australia’s most successful team at the Paralympics has been forced off the water and into premature Games retirement with their sport booted from the Tokyo 2020.
‘Lucky’ home with medal haul
AUSTRALIA’S most inspirational swimming star “Lucky’’ Patterson arrived home from Rio this week with six medals in her luggage.
Paralympians stinky secret to success
IT’S often stinky, comes in all shapes and sizes and it’s what helped sailor Liesl Tesch and skipper Dan Fitzgibbons defend their Paralympic gold in Rio.
Paralympic Games: That’s a wrap
IT was the second biggest sporting event in 2016 behind the Olympics. But this time Australia cracked the top five. Our wrap of the Paralympic Games.
Paralympics lesson for Olympians
AUSTRALIA’S outstanding success in the Rio Paralympics is an object lesson to the administrators and high profile athletes who represented this country in the Olympic Games.
Fearnley misses fairytale gold by one second
AUSSIE star Kurt Fearnley won his fourth straight medal at a Paralympic wheelchair marathon in Rio. But it wasn’t the colour he wanted most.
Play of the Weekend: Paralympic team
THEY achieved what they said they would and they did it in style. It’s why the Australian Paralympic team has won Swoop PLAY OF THE WEEKEND.
Look out Tokyo! young Aussies have 2020 vision
AUSTRALIA hit its target of a top-five finish in Rio – and team chef de mission Kate McLoughlin has predicted the ‘sky’s the limit’ for Tokyo in 2020.
All the Aussie medal winners from Rio
AUSTRALIA has maintained its top five ranking from London at the Rio Paralympics, winning 81 medals, including 22 golds. That’s plenty of reason to celebrate.
Aussies grab gold in Murderball thriller
RYLEY Batt was the star as Australia closed the Paralympic Games with a stunning defence of their London 2012 wheelchair rugby gold-medal breakthrough.
Rio flag-bearer: From the battlefield to gold
INJURED soldier and para-canoe gold medallist Curtis McGrath will carry our nation’s flag at this morning’s Paralympic Games closing ceremony in Rio.
Rio gold helps ease bullying torment
BULLYING victim Tiffany Thomas Kane says winning a gold medal at her debut Paralympics takes away the pain of what she’s gone through.
Cuts ‘not to blame’ for Paralympic tragedy
PARALYMPICS chiefs have denied Rio 2016’s service cuts following its Olympics budget blowout might have contributed to the death of an Iranian cyclist.
Silver lining for golden Aussie regatta
A ZIG instead of a zag, a protest and a jury’s finding has robbed Australia of a stunning gold-medal sweep in sailing’s farewell to the Paralympic Games.
Rio athlete dies in ‘horrendous tragedy’
PARALYMPIC cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad has died in Rio after a crashing in the men’s C4-5 road race event.
Tokyo’s big plans to meet Paralympics standard
TOKYO’S 2020 Paralympic Games will force an overdue drive to open up the city’s confined streets, doorways and buildings to benefit people with disabilities.
‘It’s taken me so long so I’m going to enjoy it’
IT’S taken 12 years, three Paralympics and a major Games health scare, but Aussie middle distance runner Michael Roeger finally has his medal.
Silver still satisfying as young gun eyes Tokyo
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Aussie Isis Holt finished second in her T35 200m final, making it back-to-back silvers in the 100m and 200m in her Paralympics debut.
Rio gold rush sets up top five finish
AUSTRALIA’S dream of a top-five Paralympic Games finish came closer to reality with another bumper gold medal haul on a successful day nine in Rio.
Cole beats personal demons to take gold
ELLIE Cole overcame rolling self-doubt to break a string of near-misses with a 100m backstroke gold that marked her first individual victory in Rio.
Paralympic legends prepare for final showdown
THE Rio Paralympic wheelchair marathon brings the curtain down on the careers of two legends in Aussie champion Kurt Fearnley and British great David Weir.
Samurai inspires Aussie cyclist to Paralympic medal
AUSSIE cyclist Stuart Tripp says the inspiration behind his rise from “lost” car crash victim to Paralympic medallist is a 500-year-old Japanese swordsman.
Kane more than able as Aussies strike gold
AUSTRALIA’S gold rush finally arrived on day eight of the Rio Paralympic Games, as the Aussies stormed into a top-five medal spot with four more golds.
‘Excellence is kind of bred into the town’
SCOTT Reardon’s Paralympic gold medal in the T42 100m sprint at Rio’s Olympic Stadium maintains tiny Temora’s standing as a home of sporting champions.
Why Paralympians listen to their medals
ELATED athletes holding medals up to their ears in delight will be one of the enduring images of the Paralympic Games in Rio.
Aussie war veteran wins gold
WOUNDED soldier Curtis McGrath has gone from the Afghanistan battlefield to Paralympic Games glory, winning gold in his KL2 para-canoe event.
2016 Paralympics: Inspiring athletes
THESE athletes have overcome incredible hurdles in their sporting careers to hit the top of their game at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio.
Alcott’s perfect response to bullies
SIXTEEN years ago, Dylan Alcott was bullied in school for being overweight and in a wheelchair. Now he’s a dual Paralympian tennis gold medallist. VIDEO.
Archer breaks record with no arms
LAST year, Matt Stutzman smashed a world record, hitting a target with a single arrow from two-and-a-half footy fields away.
Era over as Rollers miss medals
COACH Ben Ettridge concedes the Rollers “didn’t pay the jersey enough respect” as they leave the Paralympics without a medal for the first time in 16 years.
Meet the world’s tallest athlete
THIS Iranian athlete can touch the top of Shaquille O’Neal’s head — sitting down. Opposition players have got no answers.
100m silver for Year 9 schoolgirl Holt
TEEN sprint sensation Isis Holt has added a Paralympic Games silver to her world championship golden double, finishing second in her T35 100m final.
Ex-F1 driver Zanardi dominates at Paralympics
NEARLY 15 years to the day he lost his legs in an auto racing crash in Germany, Italian athlete Alex Zanardi captured a gold medal at the Rio Paralympics.
No arms but archer finds his target
UNITED States archer Matt Stutzman last year hit a target with a single arrow from 283m. It’s a Guinness world record. And he did it without arms.
McGrath’s special tribute to fallen mates
IN Australia, a country built on sport and its Anzac heritage, what more compelling story could there be than a wounded soldier fighting for gold on the global stage?
Best mates combine to win thrilling gold
AUSSIES Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson have clawed their way back from big second and third set deficits to win quad doubles gold at the Rio Paralympics.
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