Tag: Paralympic Games
4 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Exclusive: Prime Minister urged to reverse disability decision in open letter from ParalympicsGB ...

“With this one decision the Government have stated that 24 per cent of the population are not a priority and do not n...

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5 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Oscar Pistorius' family meet for emergency summit as killer could 'become a preacher'

Oscar Pistorius' family have gathered for an emergency summit to plan the Olympian's life and how to keep him safe as...

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5 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Oscar Pistorius to ‘look over shoulder’ as he leaves jail amid threats from underworld

Olympian and double amputee Oscar Pistorius, 37, has served eight-and-a-half years in prison for killing girlfriend R...

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9 months ago
mirror.co.uk

'I had my leg amputated and went on to win a gold medal... but it's irrelevant'

The neuroscience graduate was born with clubfoot and she spent much of her childhood in a wheelchair due to 14 major ...

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9 months ago
devonlive.com

Devon Royal Marine who lost three limbs in Afghanistan finds new lease of life

Jon White was a captain in the Royal Marines when he lost three limbs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan. He could have g...

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10 months ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Inspirational Plymouth athlete and cancer survivor nominated for major award

Erin Kennedy has been shortlisted in the Special Achievement category of this year’s awards for her inspiring work ca...

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10 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Aled Davies: I showed people what I’m about on SAS show - now I want to emulate Sir Steve Redgrave

British shot put star, in Paris for World Para Athletics Champs, reveals ambition to emulate Olympic rowing legend by...

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about 1 year ago
devonlive.com

First official ‘Adaptive Surfing Hub’ in England set to open in Croyde

The new centre will offer a ‘centre of excellence’ for people with disabilities who want to try surfing or improve in...

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about 1 year ago
cornwalllive.com

Truro athlete 'isolated and lonely' before meteoric sporting rise

Fabio Zamparelli is already a seven-time national champion

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over 1 year ago
devonlive.com

Youngsters get Olympic inspiration in care home clean up

The group of young people aged 11-17 from Tiverton Youth Centre, wanted to do something to support elderly members of...

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over 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

London Marathon winner reacts to face-planting after tripping over speed bump

Yalemzerf Yehualaw becomes youngest winner and sets fastest ever mile split recorded by a woman AFTER falling over a ...

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over 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Ellie Simmonds' Strictly debut 'was as emotional as Olympic finals' say parents

Dad Steve Simmonds talks for the first time about daughter Ellie’s incredible Strictly Come Dancing performance

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Oscar Pistorius: South African ex-Paralympian sues prison for parole hearing

The ex-Paralympian nicknamed ‘Blade Runner’ is serving a 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp

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almost 2 years ago
devonlive.com

Commonwealth Games: All the Devon athletes going for Gold in Birmingham

Here are all those with links to Devon taking part in the Commonwealth Games

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about 2 years ago
belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Northern Irish paralympian James Whitley feels for expelled athletes from Russia and Belarus

Northern Irish Paralympic skier James Whitley admits he is gutted for the Russian and Belarusian athletes who have be...

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about 2 years ago
irishmirror.ie

Paralympics Ireland release statement as Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Beijing Wint...

"Paralympics Ireland welcomes the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to exclude athletes representing...

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about 2 years ago
edinburghlive.co.uk

Former Edinburgh student who had leg amputated bags place at Winter Paralympics

Hope Gordon, 26, has only been Nordic Skiing for a few months, but her incredible skills mean she will now be represe...

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over 2 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Devon paralympian David Hill inspires next generation

The athlete spoke to students at Ivybridge college last month

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over 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Paralympics star reveals cancer fight - which could have robbed him of gold

Jack Smith has described the last year of his life as "mental"

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over 2 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Plymouth swimmer 'shocked' by MBE after Covid battle and Paralympic medal haul

Plymouth Paralympic swimmer has been awarded with an MBE for his services to the sport at the end of a rollercoaster ...

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over 2 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Tom Daley shortlisted for Sports Personality of the Year

Tom Daley is the bookies' second favourite for the award just behind Emma Raducanu

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over 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

ITV I'm A Celebrity's Kadeena Cox shares her disablity after life-changing diagnosis

The four-time Paralympic gold champion, 30, has represented Great Britain in both sprinting and cycling events.

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over 2 years ago
corkbeo.ie

Cork Paralympian Niamh McCarthy announces retirement

"I have always thought myself a strong person but that confidence has wavered the last few years."

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over 2 years ago
devonlive.com

Exeter Paralympian jailed after supergluing himself to plane in protest

Extinction Rebellion campaigner James Brown from Exeter was jailed for a year after the incident at London City Airport

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over 2 years ago
devonlive.com

Mystery man scoops big EuroMillions prize in Devon

He has kept his full name and home town a closely-guarded secret

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over 2 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Plymouth swimmer Reece Dunn shortlisted for the Paralympian of the Year award

Plymouth athlete Dunn won three golds, a silver, and a bronze at Tokyo 2020

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over 2 years ago
dublinlive.ie

RTE Late Late Show to feature Paralympic hero Ellen Keane and major blast from the past

Tubs will interview a number of Dubliners including Orla Gartland, Joanne McNally, Samantha Mumba and Ellen Keane

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over 2 years ago
corkbeo.ie

Cork's Nemo Rangers attack female stereotypes in new video

"Proud to be a female athlete. Proud to be a Nemo Ranger."

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over 2 years ago
belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Success for local Paralympians ‘inspiring’ as games come to a close

Northern Ireland’s Paralympians have been celebrated for their success as the Games in Japan came to a close yesterday.

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over 2 years ago
belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Success for Northern Ireland Paralympians ‘inspiring’ as games come to a close

Northern Ireland’s Paralympians have been celebrated for their success as the Games in Japan came to a close yesterday.

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over 2 years ago
devonlive.com

Devon Games of Thrones actor wins Paralympic bronze at Tokyo 2020

Krysten Coombs, who appeared in the hit TV show, claimed a badminton bronze

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over 2 years ago
corkbeo.ie

Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son tells of tragic moment he learned of her death

Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud defended the French justice system in their decision to convict Ian bailey of his mother'...

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over 2 years ago
corkbeo.ie

Ireland's only soul festival is bringing groove back to Cork this weekend

The festival is back with outdoor events that are set to be spectacular celebrations of soul music

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over 2 years ago
devonlive.com

Devon cycling star Sophie Unwin wins Paralympic silver in road race

Having gone from to stacking shelves in Morrisons to Paralympics medals, the Devon double-medallist’s route to cyclin...

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over 2 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Eccles' Dame Sarah Storey becomes GB's most successful Paralympian ever

The cyclist claimed the 17th gold medal of her phenomenal career

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over 2 years ago
cornwalllive.com

Disabled Mullion youngster continuing to 'stick fingers up' at medical experts

Toby Richards was told he'd never walk or talk

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over 2 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Northern Irish gold medal winning Paralympian praised by First and Deputy Firsty Minister

Newtownards swimmer Bethany Firth, who won a gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle team relay at the Paralympic Games

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over 2 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Tokyo Paralympics: Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth claims second medal of Games

Firth was part of the Team GB team to clock a new world record in the Mixed 4x100m Freestyle relay

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over 2 years ago
dublinlive.ie

An Post paints local post box gold for Dublin Paralympics gold medallist Ellen Keane

The postbox which has been transformed from green into gold with the message 'Congratulations Ellen'

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