Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming
Australia's Paralympians and Olympians have been welcomed home in the best way possible, soaking up the sun and the glory at a reception in Sydney.
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Proud PM: Paralympians eye more gold after homecoming
Australia's Paralympic team have been lauded at a homecoming event, with a teenage gold medallist among those already dreaming of big things at Brisbane 2032.
Leary’s ‘whisperer’ the silent hero of swimmer’s rise
Alexa Leary's father Russ says his daughter's coach Jon Bell is the real star of the swimmer's rise to Paralympic glory.
Hodge wants greater para-sport funding
Tim Hodge wants improved funding for Paralympic athletes after he grabbed his third medal of the Paris Games.
17-year-old QLDer Simpson clinches Paralympic gold
Callum Simpson has struck gold twice in his first Paralympics on a day when all of Australia's medals came from the pool.
Kayak king Curtis McGrath clinches golden hat-trick
Curtis McGrath has led a 1-2-3 medal attack for Australia in Paris, with the former soldier winning his third consecutive KL2 200m gold.
De Rozario nets marathon silver, reveals father’s death
Madison de Rozario finished second as her Paralympic crown was claimed by dominant Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
World hold on: Leary powers to Paralympic gold with WR
Alexa Leary's remarkable comeback story has its latest chapter after she claimed a 100m freestyle with a world record time at the Paralympics.
More golden glory as Parker wins para-cycling road race
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport gold medallist in 48 years after her latest victory in the cycling road race added to her triathlon crown.
Low claims long jump gold as Ballard goes on attack
Vanessa Low wants to push more boundaries after breaking a new long jump world record en route to a third consecutive gold medal.
Agonising medal miss adds to Clifford’s Paris pain
Australian runner Jaryd Clifford will go home without a medal after being disqualifed in one race and coming fourth by 0.01secs in another.
James Turner conquers glandular fever to get 400m gold
James Turner has claimed his third straight Paralympic athletics gold, posting a world record in his T36 400m victory in Paris.
Triathlon gold completes Parker’s Paralympic redemption
Lauren Parker is a Paralympic gold medallist after dominating American rival Kendall Gretsch in the women's PTWC para-triathlon in Paris.
Clifford ‘shattered’ over DQ, de Rozario gets bronze
Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford has been disqualified over a violation of guide rules which has denied the Australian a bronze medal in the 5000m.
Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals
Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.
Rowing gold one of 10 Aussie medals amid phone scandal
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have claimed Australia's first gold in Paralympic rowing, one of 10 Australian medals on Sunday in Paris.
Petricola stars as Aussie clinch velodrome medals
Emily Petricola is a back-to-back Paralympic gold medallist after leading Australia's dominance at the velodrome alongside Korey Boddington.
From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold
Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.
Paris’s cobbles to test de Rozario’s marathon defence
Flagbearer Madison de Rozario said she felt her heart sinking when she came face to face with the cobbled streets she must conquer to defend her marathon gold.
Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool
After enjoying the sights of Paris with his long-time coach Andrew Howard, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson is excited to get into the pool for his third Paralympics.
‘Worst nightmare’: Injury fuels Parker’s Paris dream
Lauren Parker has detailed a horrific training ride accident that has forced Australia's highly-rated para-triathlete into a change of style.
McGrath to spearhead Australia’s Paralympic medal hunt
Curtis McGrath wants to pick up where he left off in Tokyo and lead from the front as co-captain of Australia's Paralympic team in Paris.
Vernon eyes Paralympic medal on top of bush footy flags
After breaking his neck and becoming a premiership-winning bush footy coach, Beau Vernon has found a purpose in wheelchair rugby.
Adam Hills flags para-standing tennis for grand slams
Comedian Adam Hills wants para-standing tennis played at grand slam tournaments and also the Paralympics.
De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers
Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
Record funding boost for Australia’s Olympic hopefuls
Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
‘Superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.
Hall to equal Paralympic swim benchmark in Paris
Australia will send 30 swimmers to the Paralympic Games in Paris, with Brenden Hall to race at his fifth Games.
‘Decaying’ sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover
The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
Paddlers lead the way for Australia’s Paralympic team
Para-canoeists Dylan Littlehales, Curtis McGrath and Susan Seipel have become the first athletes confirmed for Australia's Paralympic team for Paris.