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    Another 21 medals on the board makes Rio 2016 the most successful Paralympics since National Lottery funding began.
    Published: 18 September 2016
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    Look Ahead to Day 11

    On the final day of sporting action at Rio 2016, all eyes are on the men's marathon for ParalympicsGB's last hurrah.
    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
  • Athlete competing in para sailing
    News

    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
  • Wheelchair racing athletes
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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
  • Wheelchair basketball match
    News

    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
  • Kadeena Cox
    News

    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
  • 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
  • Emma wiggs
    News

    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
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