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    Published: 21 February 2018
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    PyeongChang 2018 Roundup: Day Eleven

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    Published: 14 February 2018
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    PyeongChang 2018 Roundup: Day Four

    Final disappointment for Elise Christie.
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    Published: 29 January 2018
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    15 December 2017
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    Published: 13 April 2017
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    31 March 2017
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    21 March 2017
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    20 March 2017
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    Published: 13 January 2017
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    Published: 02 December 2016
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    Published: 15 November 2016
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    Published: 31 October 2016
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    Published: 27 October 2016
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    "Delighted to see our ambition recognised"

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    Published: 13 October 2016
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    Published: 12 October 2016
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    'Parents as part of the support team' the key focus of UK Sport symposium

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    Published: 11 October 2016
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    Nearly 1 million people make I Am Team GB the UK's biggest ever sports participation event

    Research has revealed that nearly 1 million people took part in I Am Team GB, The Nation’s Biggest Sports Day
    Published: 04 October 2016
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    Cricket, Hockey and Netball launch TeamUp to maximise the legacy of three home women's World Cups

    Marking a unique moment for women’s sport, three-year campaign TeamUp aims to build a fan base for women’s team sports.
    Published: 03 October 2016
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    ParalympicsGB bring home record medal haul from historic Games

    British Paralympians win an outstanding 147 medals to deliver the best performance since National Lottery funding began.
    Published: 19 September 2016
  • Sarah Storey
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    Highlights from Day 10

    Another 21 medals on the board makes Rio 2016 the most successful Paralympics since National Lottery funding began.
    Published: 18 September 2016
  • Hannah Cockcroft
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    Highlights from Day 9

    London 2012 medal count surpassed with impressive haul on day nine, including a golden hat-trick for Cockroft.
    Published: 17 September 2016
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    Look Ahead to Day 10

    On the penultimate day of the Paralympics, the sailing medals are decided and swimming reached its finale.
    Published: 17 September 2016
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    Inspirational British Paralympians eclipse London 2012 medal haul in Rio

    A third gold for Cockroft ensures ParalympicsGB achieve historic 121 medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
    Published: 16 September 2016
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    Look Ahead to Day 9

    With just three days to go, the women's basketball team shoot for their first ever Paralympic medal.
    Published: 16 September 2016
  • Heather Stanning
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    Stanning backs Army Elite Sport Programme to find new talent

    Olympic rowing champion Heather Stanning is backing a new campaign to discover new talent in the British Army.
    Published: 15 September 2016
  • Kadeena Cox
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    Highlights from Day 7

    Cox doubles up to win a historic second gold, this time on the athletics track, while Storey wins 13th Paralympic title.
    Published: 15 September 2016
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    Look Ahead to Day 8

    Hewett and Reid face France in doubles final, as Brits vye for inaugural Paralympic canoe medals.
    Published: 15 September 2016
  • Lee Pearson
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    Look Ahead to Day 7

    Cyclists take to the roads of Rio and flag bearer Lee Pearson eyes a medal in equestrian on day seven.
    Published: 14 September 2016
  • Athletes competing in wheelchair fencing
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    Highlights from Day 6

    Great Britain equal London 2012 Paralympic gold medal tally with five days of competition left at Rio 2016.
    Published: 14 September 2016
  • Susie Rodgers
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    Highlights from Day 5

    Shock and elation as British swimmers set Rio pool alight with golden hat-trick.
    Published: 13 September 2016
  • Athletes competing in wheelchair tennis
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    Look Ahead to Day 6

    Brits battle for bronze in wheelchair tennis, while Simmonds goes for her third consecutive title.
    Published: 13 September 2016
  • Richard Whitehead
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    Highlights from Day 4

    Most successful day so far for ParalympicsGB in Rio with 21 medals, including Whitehead defending his London 2012 title.
    Published: 12 September 2016
  • David Weir
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    Look Ahead to Day 5

    On day five Weir and Chiassaro go head-to-head, while Simmonds goes for consecutive titles.
    Published: 12 September 2016
  • Kadeena Cox
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    Highlights from Day 3

    Kadeena Cox impresses with her second medal in a second sport in Rio, and Andy Lewis wins historic triathlon gold.
    Published: 11 September 2016
  • Athlete competing in para rowing event
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    Look Ahead to Day 4

    Today in Rio sees four GB boats in rowing finals and Richard Whitehead takes the stage to defend his Paralympic title.
    Published: 11 September 2016
  • Hannah Cockcroft
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    Look Ahead to Day 3

    Triathlon makes Paralympic debut, Cox switches sports and Cockroft looks to replicate London glory.
    Published: 10 September 2016
  • Jonnie Peacock
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    Highlights from Day 2

    Jonnie Peacock's dominant defence of London 2012 title among a staggering seven golds won by Great Britain on day 2.
    Published: 10 September 2016
  • Sarah Storey
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    Highlights from Day 1

    Dame Sarah Storey becomes Britain's most successful female Paralympian of all time on day 1 of Rio 2016.
    Published: 09 September 2016
  • Jonnie Peacock
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    Look Ahead to Day 2

    Cundy out to overcome London woes, while Peacock aims to defend London title on day 2 of the Paralympics.
    Published: 09 September 2016
  • Christ The Redeemer landmark in Rio Brazil
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    Look Ahead to Day 1

    After a colour and vibrant opening ceremony last night, take a look ahead to day 1 of the Paralympics.
    Published: 08 September 2016
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    UK Sport Chief Executive wishes Paralympians 'good luck' in Rio

    Liz Nicholl shares a good luck message on behalf of UK Sport as British Paralympians strive to better London medal haul.
    Published: 07 September 2016
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    Over one million tickets have been applied for to see IAAF World Championships London 2017

    London 2017 announces 1,047,000 IAAF World Championships tickets have been applied for, some sessions are oversubscribed
    Published: 02 September 2016
  • Mo Farah
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    Mo Farah's double double ensures Great Britain and Northern Ireland make Olympic history

    No host nation had ever topped their medal tally in the following away Games, until Team GB eclipsed London 2012 in Rio
    Published: 21 August 2016
  • Joe Joyce
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    British athletes make history in record breaking Rio Games

    Records tumbled and history was written during 15 days of British sporting glory in Rio de Janeiro
    Published: 21 August 2016
  • Athletics relay team
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    Highlights From Day 15

    More history made by Great Britain on the penultimate day of Rio 2016.
    Published: 21 August 2016
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