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Jamie Dunross in the cabin of the Spirit of Rockingham before his solo voyage around Australia.

Sailing into record booksPremiumParalympian Jamie Dunross found his hope on the water

When Jamie Dunross lost his ability to walk in a mining accident midway through his life, he thought his sporting days were over, but sailing saved his life and earned him a place in the history books. 

Jacki Elezovich

Spanish runner Elena Congost was disqualified after letting going of her tether when her guide Mia Carol Bruguera got cramp.

Spirit of sport?CommentsSO CRUEL: Outcry after Paralympian cut metres from finish

There’s heartbreak and then there’s this! A Paralympian being outrageously disqualified just metres from the finish line after a gruelling 42km marathon because she stopped her guide falling over with cramp.

Troy de Ruyter

Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Priya Cooper will be elevated to Legend status in the WA Hall of Champions on Monday night

WA HALL OF CHAMPIONSCommentsPremium‘There are no limits’: How Priya Cooper became a Legend

Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Priya Cooper will be elevated to Legend status in the WA Hall of Champions on Monday night.

Glen Quartermain

Australian bronze medallist Ben Tudhope celebrates after the Men's Snowboard Cross SB-LL2 Big Final.

Winter ParalympicsYoung snowboarder takes home Australia’s first medal

Ben Tudhope has claimed Australia’s first Winter Paralympics medal in Beijing, winning bronze in the men’s snowboard cross SB-LL race.

Catherine Healey

Paralympic Gold Medallist Ben Popham poses at his welcome home event at Joondalup Resort.

Welcome home!Hero’s welcome for dual gold medallist Popham

Former Telethon kid Ben Popham has received a rock star reception from friends and family after returning from the Tokyo Paralympics with two gold medals.

Ben Smith

Madison de Rozario has claimed gold in the T54 marathon at the Paralympics in Tokyo.

Double victoryWest Aussie De Rozario wins marathon gold

Madison de Rozario has won the T54 marathon by one second to claim Australia's 21st gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Roger Vaughan

Anton Zappelli is an Aussie in action.

Aussies in actionTokyo Paralympics: What to watch on Day 12 at the Games

The Paralympic Games have already provided a number of highlights and today there’s a lot of Australians in action as they look to add to the growing medal tally. Here’s the pick of the Aussie action.

Staff reporters

Dylan Alcott has won back to back gold medals in the wheelchair tennis.

What a legend!CommentsTeary Aussie star bids farewell to Paralympic career

An emotional Dylan Alcott has bid farewell to his Paralympic career, after taking home ANOTHER gold medal.

Catherine Healey

Dylan Alcott is one of Australia’s big medal hopes.

Aussies in actionTokyo Paralympics: What to watch on Day 11 at the Games

The Paralympic Games have already provided a number of highlights and today there’s a lot of Australians in action as they look to add to the growing medal tally. Here’s the pick of the Aussie action.

Staff reporters

TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 02: Curtis McGrath of Team Australia compete in the Men's Va'a Single - VL3 200m Heat 1 on day 9 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Sea Forest Waterway on September 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Canoe believe itMcGrath doubles up with back-to-back gold medals

Canoe sprinter Curtis McGrath has won Australia’s 18th gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics with an emphatic victory in his pet event.

Ben Smith

Curtis McGrath has successfully defended his gold medal in the men's kayak single 200m KL2 final.

Tokyo ParalympicsAussie canoe sprint star defends gold in Tokyo

Australian canoe sprint star Curtis McGrath is a two-time Paralympic gold medallist after successfully defending his men's kayak single 200m KL2 title.

Anna Harrington

West Australian’s Grant Manzoney will compete in the badminton again.

Aussies in actionTokyo Paralympics: What to watch on Day 10 at the Games

The Paralympic Games have already provided a number of highlights and today there’s a lot of Australians in action as they look to add to the growing medal tally. Here’s the pick of the Aussie action.

Staff Reporters

Australian Paralympian Carol Cooke after her heavy fall in the women's T1-2 road race at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Heartbreaking endAustralian Paralympic veteran caught up in BAD crash

A veteran Australian cyclist who won a medal just days ago aged 60 years-old has suffered a nasty fall and been forced to retire from what is potentially her last Paralympic event.

Ben Smith

Will Martin after breaking the world record.

Will powerMartin smashes own world record ahead of final

Will Martin’s sensational Paralympics has continued as the Queenslander broke his own world record and qualified fastest for tonight’s 100m butterfly S9 final.

Ben Smith

Australia's Will Martin has broken his world record in the heats of the 100m butterfly S9 in Tokyo.

Swimming sensation VideoAussie breaks own world record at Paralympic Games

Will Martin already has two Tokyo Paralympics gold medals to his name and is eyeing another after setting a world record in the heats of the 100m butterfly S9.

Anna Harrington

Dylan Alcott will be in action today in the wheelchair tennis.

Aussies in actionTokyo Paralympics: What to watch on Day 9 at the Games

The Paralympic Games have already provided a number of highlights and today there’s a lot of Australians in action as they look to add to the growing medal tally. Here’s the pick of the Aussie action.

Mitchell Woodcock

Dylan Alcott of Australia competes at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo ParalympicsAlcott and Davidson’s loss caps gold-free day

Australian Para squad suffer day without first place podium spot after Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson fall short of defending their tennis quad doubles title.

Justin Chadwick and Anna Harrington

Jesse Aungles (l) and Blake Cochrane (r) finished fourth and third respectively in the breaststroke.

Big nightSilver for Hodge, three Aussies win bronze

Australia has four more Paralympic swimming medals with Tim Hodge winning silver and Blake Cochrane, Tiffany Thomas Kane and Thomas Gallagher claiming bronze.

Anna Harrington

We are past the halfway mark of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games and there have been no shortage of incredible moments - for both those donning the green and gold, and international athletes.

Tokyo ParalympicsPerth’s Popham, gold medals dominate Tokyo’s top moments so far

We are past the halfway mark of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and there have been no shortage of incredible moments - for both those donning the green and gold, and international athletes.

Ben Smith

Todd Hodgetts.

Tassie legendIs this Australia’s most passionate Paralympian?

Australian shot putter Todd Hodgetts has already won two Paralympic medals but his passionate post-competition interview in Tokyo last night has launched the Tasmanian into the spotlight.

Staff writers

Shaun Norris of Australia.

Aussies in actionWhat to watch on Day 8 at the Paralympics

The Paralympic Games have already provided a number of highlights and today there’s a lot of Australians in action as they look to add to the growing medal tally. Here’s the pick of the Aussie action.

Samantha Rogers

Carol Cooke has claimed silver at the Tokyo Paralympics.

What an effort!Aussie 60-year-old claims stunning silver medal

Carol Cooke — who turned 60 less than four weeks ago — brought up Australia’s half century in medals when she took silver in the women’s T1-T2 time trial.

Julian Linden and Catherine Healey

Australia's James Turner celebrates after winning the men's T36 400-meters final during the 2020 Paralympics.

Tokyo ParalympicsTwo golds won as Aussies bag a swag of medals

Day seven has already proved productive for Australian athletes in Tokyo, with a cycling time trial win the highlight of several medals won this morning.

Ben Smith

Madison De Rozario poses with the national flag after her win.

Golden girl‘Are you for real?!’: Paralympian’s gold SHOCKED mum

The mother of WA's second Paralympic gold medallist at the Tokyo games says she was taken aback by the nature of her daughter’s victory.

Ben Smith