BPA thanks Atkinson for contribution to Paralympic success (British...
(Source: British Paralympic Association) 5 days ago The BPA sends best wishes to former National Performance Director for Disability Swimming John Atkinson who has been offered a new position to head...
View ArticleSchool sport key to future Games success (APC - Australian Paralympic...
While many of Australia's Paralympians are enjoying a well-deserved break after the London Games, it was straight back to school for 12 of the youngest members of the team. Returning to the classroom...
View ArticleSurprise nomination humbles UC staff member (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Alison Dance 11 February 2013: "This may come as a surprise but I'm writing to tell you you've been nominated in the Australian of the Year Awards!" University of...
View ArticleParalympic Games: London needs to learn from Beijing and Sydney
With 100 days to go until the start of the Paralympic Games, Guardian reporters look at the some of the lessons – and pitfalls – of the previous two events Australian wheelchair athelete Louise...
View ArticleGalarza graduates with first class honours (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Amanda Jones 3 April 2013: Xavier Galarza is proof that when you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything. The 24-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Philosophy...
View ArticleMedia Advisory - Halifax Partners Host the Canadian Paralympic Committee...
Community Welcomed To Participate In Parasport, Meet Paralympic Athletes and Learn How to Get Involved during International Day for People with a Disability HALIFAX, Nov. 30, 2011 /CNW/ - The Canadian...
View ArticleUC students win Universiade medals (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Alison Dance 1 August 2013: University of Canberra students were among medalists in the Australian team at the recent 2013 Summer Universiade Games in Russia. 15...
View ArticleParalympians of the future attend Canberra camp (APC - Australian Paralympic...
(Source: APC - Australian Paralympic Committee) A group of 23 young Paralympic hopefuls are midway through a 'Road to Rio' development camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra, with...
View ArticleParalympics 2012: Natalie du Toit second in final race
Natalie du Toit ended her swimming career with defeat to Australian Ellie Cole in the S9 100m freestyle final. The South African, who says she nearly did not attend the Games after a troubled...
View ArticleUC student nurse leads the way (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Alison Dance and Kathleen O'Shea 20 November 2013: University of Canberra nursing student Meagen (Meg) Bransgrove is one of just five people selected nationwide for...
View ArticleGraduate gymnast swings into education (University of Canberra)
Alison Dance 3 October 2012: He was the first-ever Australian to win world championship gymnastics gold, and now armed with a Bachelor of Education after graduating from the University of Canberra,...
View ArticleUC staff put best foot forward for MS (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Alison Dance 6 June 2013: Six University of Canberra staff members raised over $2,000 for multiple sclerosis by participating in the MS Walk and Fun Run on 2 June with...
View ArticleAPC President honours Paralympic legends (APC - Australian Paralympic...
Australian Paralympic Committee President Greg Hartung has paid tribute to Paralympic legends Libby Kosmala and Kieran Modra, who were awarded the President's Medal for Excellence in Sportsmanship at...
View ArticleInternational outlook for Indigenous UC grads (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Kristyn Comino 15 April 2013: Be it an international studies degree or taking part in an international study trip, University of Canberra graduates Teresa (Tess) Ryan...
View ArticleLecturer raises mega money in MS Mega Swim (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Alison Dance 14 May 2013: A University of Canberra staff member has helped raise over $25,000 for multiple sclerosis (MS) by participating in the MS Mega Swim held on...
View ArticleUC celebrates AIS partnership (University of Canberra)
(Source: University of Canberra) Alison Dance 11 December 2012: The University of Canberra and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have celebrated their successful partnership, which supports...
View ArticleMeet our Paralympians
Richard Nicholson training at the Australian Institute of Sport in preparation for the London Paralympics. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen ATHLETICS DAMIEN BOWEN Events: Javelin (F33/34), Shot Put (F34)...
View ArticleSPEECH: APC President at Paralympian of the Year (APC - Australian...
Australian Paralympic Committe President Greg Hartung spoke of the outstanding achievements of the 2012 Paralympic Team at the Paralympian of the Year Awards in Sydney last week, and stressed that...
View ArticleMedia Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Canadian Paralympic Committee invites...
Come try sports for people with a disability, meet athletes and learn how to get involved! CALGARY, Nov. 28, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Paralympic Committee, in celebration of Sports Day in Canada, is...
View ArticleSpanish swimmer will not stop at 22 medals
By Teresa Larraz Mora MADRID, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Perched proudly in her wheelchair next to the communal pool at her apartment block in Zaragoza, a beaming Teresa Perales can barely lift the 22...
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