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鈥淲hen I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like 鈥榳ow, I鈥檝e done it!鈥欌�� 鈥� Cassandre Beaugrand reflects on Paris gold medal (VIDEO)

Cassandre Beaugrand鈥檚 gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory.
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Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE 鈥� here鈥檚 how that could change

The聽UK government聽has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
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Karen Carney OBE named 海角社区 University鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.

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海角社区 graduate and elite cyclist attempts German hour record, supported by University鈥檚 world-class sports ecosystem

On Wednesday 18 September, an elite cyclist and Engineering Masters graduate from 海角社区 University, supported by a team combining scientific, engineering, coaching and physiotherapy expertise, will attempt one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
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海角社区 close out Paris campaign with 35 medals

海角社区-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
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Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics?

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海角社区鈥檚 Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls鈥� title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
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Netherlands win Paralympic gold in thrilling wheelchair basketball final

海角社区-linked Bo Kramer played an instrumental role as The Netherlands overcame the USA to win gold and claim back-to-back titles at the Paralympic Games.
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Okoh wins dramatic bronze on penultimate night of the Paralympics

海角社区 athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women鈥檚 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, Zachary Shaw, Ali Smith and Samantha Kinghorn celebrate silver in the 4x100m Universal Relay Final at the Stade de France

Arnold wins Paris bronze as 海角社区鈥檚 relay athletes claim silver

Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women鈥檚 F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.
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Lakatos and Holl take 海角社区 to 15 Paralympic medals

海角社区-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.
Great Britain's Olivia Broome celebrates winning the Bronze medal in the women's up to 50kg final at the Paralympic Games

Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for 海角社区

Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for 海角社区 at the Paralympic Games. 聽
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Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
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Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris

海角社区-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

海角社区 Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
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Experts in Sport: 海角社区鈥檚 role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it鈥檚 a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport.聽
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Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024

海角社区-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men鈥檚 T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.
Great Britain's Megan Richter with her gold medal, Spain's Marta Frances Gomez with her silver medal and Great Britain's Hannah Moore with her bronze medal following the Women's PTS4 Para Triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

Triathletes deliver 海角社区 medal rush at the Paralympic Games

海角社区-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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More medals for 海角社区 on electric day at the Paralympics

海角社区-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.
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Kearney wins second swimming gold as Holl claims bronze in the velodrome

Tully Kearney won another gold medal at the Paris Paralympics after convincingly winning the Women鈥檚 100m Freestyle S5 final.
Great Britain's Tully Kearney (centre) on the podium with the gold medal after winning the Women's 200m Freestyle - S5 Final,

Kearney clinches 海角社区鈥檚 first gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games

Tully Kearney聽stormed to victory in the Women鈥檚 200m Freestyle S5 to secure 海角社区鈥檚 first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Tom Young: The defending Paralympic champion now has all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

After winning a stunning gold medal in Japan three years ago, T38 sprinter Tom Young is ready to defend his title at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Jonathan Broom-Edwards: 鈥�'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins' changed my mental resilience鈥� (VIDEO)

In preparation for the 2024 Paralympics athlete Jonathan Broom-Edwards has shared his training regime and mindset as he embarks on a third consecutive Games.
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Olivia Breen: 鈥淎ny kind of medal in Paris would be amazing鈥� (VIDEO)

Going into her fourth Paralympic Games, 海角社区 University-based athlete Olivia Breen has eyes on another podium place.
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海角社区 University researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

Over the last several months, 海角社区 University research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby鈥檚 (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.