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After being wowed by Olympic athletes in Paris, it’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits

The Paris Olympics have been and gone but memories of the athletes’ achievements will live on, from Mondo Duplantis breaking his own pole vault world record for the ninth time, to Sifan Hassan winning gold in women’s marathon after winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000m on the track earlier…

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Challis, The Paralympic Champion First Inspired By A Dolphin

Ellie Challis was first inspired to get into swimming after watching a video about a dolphin, and now the Briton is a Paralympic champion after winning the gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke S3 on Monday.

International Business Times

Japan overpowers US in rough-and-tumble wheelchair rugby final to win historic gold

Japan won its first-ever gold medal in wheelchair rugby at Paris's Champs-de-Mars Arena Monday night, surging ahead of the US team at half-time. It was an infuriating night for the US, which has failed to win gold in the fast-paced sport – once known as "murderball" for its full-contact play-style…

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 5 - Made to Mazur

All glory, laud and honour to the river. The triathlon took place in a Seine deemed safe. In the less murky waters at the Paris La Défense Arena, a certain Mr Boki buffed up his legend with another golden splash. And Lucas Mazur rolls on.

Radio France Internationale

Sherman Guity Guity grabs gold as Jonnie Peacock misses 100m medal

Jonnie Peacock insisted he is still ‘better than these people’ after missing out on a medal in the T64 Paralympic final

The Guardian - UK

'We're the best team ever!' From coma to gold in three years for Leary; Parker gets her revenge

Aussies collect seven more medals on day five.

Newcastle Herald

Paralympics day 5: Canberran Jesse Aungles joins podium as Australia wins gold in mixed relay medley

Aussies collect seven more medals on day five.

The Canberra Times

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'Weapon myself out': Leary seals stunning relay gold

Bike crash survivor Alexa Leary has powered Australia to a stunning gold medal in the 34-point mixed 4x100m relay medley.

AAP

How do you make a giant gold nugget? Take a vein of quartz, add a few thousand earthquakes

Humanity’s fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years. Gold mining is described in ancient Greek and Roman sources, and gold rushes – especially in the 19th century – played a powerful role in shaping the modern world.

The Conversation

Swimmer Ellie Challis hails ‘the most incredible day ever’ after Paralympic gold

Louise Fiddes quickly added the S14 women’s 100m breaststroke crown to Britain’s impressive medal tally after Stephen McGuire won boccia gold.

The Independent UK

'It will be unbelievable for the rest of my life' - Remco Evenepoel looks back at Olympic success before return to racing at Tour of Britain

Belgian to reveal gold bands on jersey as he builds towards the World Championships

Cycling News

LeBron James Explains Which Olympic Sports He Could Medal In

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar just earned his third Olympic gold medal with Team USA basketball.

Sports Illustrated

Dave Ellis and Megan Richter strike gold in Britain’s five-medal triathlon haul

Great Britain won five medals in the Paralympic triathlon events, including two golds for Dave Ellis and Megan Richter

The Guardian - UK

Stephen McGuire wins boccia gold medal at Paris Paralympics

The 40-year-old Scot suffered a broken knee and femur during a fall at this home in 2022.

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Radio France Internationale

Golden glory for French para-triathletes despite delays over Seine water quality

Triathlon events at the Paralympic Games finally got the green light Monday after water quality issues, and home favorite Alexis Hanquinquant seized his chance to defend his title and claim one of France’s four gold medals of the day.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists find seismic role in formation of large gold nuggets

Forces unleashed by quakes squeeze quartz enough to generate electric fields, driving formation of deposits

LiveScience

Earthquakes can trigger quartz into forming giant gold nuggets, study finds

Geologists have known for decades that gold forms in quartz with the help of earthquakes, but now they have worked out exactly how the setting and seismic waves combine to form large nuggets.

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France Dominates Paralympic Triathlon Events With Gold Medal Wins

Paralympic triathlon events in Paris witness exceptional performances by athletes overcoming challenges and inspiring audiences worldwide.

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The Independent UK

Dave Ellis’s redemption story leads British triathlon glory at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Dave Ellis and Megan Richter both won gold as Ellis’s partner Claire Cashmore picked up silver on a medal-laden day for Britain in the triathlon events

The Independent UK

Scottie Scheffler caps fine season as we look where men’s game is going in 2025

With seven victories on the PGA Tour including the Masters, his FedEx Cup success and Olympic gold, Scheffler has put together an outstanding season.

The Guardian - UK

GB roommates Challis and Fiddes win Paralympic gold in the pool

Dan Bethell came within one point of a Paralympic badminton gold but had to settle for silver after the narrowest of defeats to India’s Kumar Nitesh

The Guardian - UK

Paris 2024 Paralympics day five: GB gold rush continues, Japan beat USA in wheelchair rugby – as it happened

Ellie Challis and Louise Fiddes were among the golds for Great Britain, but Jonnie Peacock failed to claim a medal

Evening Standard

Dreamworld tiger attack: Handler mauled by big cat at theme park near Australia's Gold Coast

In a statement park officials called the incident ‘rare and isolated’

Fortune

Some Paralympic athletes will receive 75% less than their Olympic peers for winning a gold medal

"Ultimately, I do this because I love it. We want parity and that's what we push for every time."

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | Avani Lekhara on her Paris Paralympic gold: 'Focused on my name going on top, not the 6.8 by the South Korean shooter'

NEW DELHI: It was a thrilling final at the Châteauroux - Final Range. Avani Lekhara, the gold medalist from the Tokyo Paralympics, remained calm as she shot her final round, scoring a 10.5. With her title defense on the line, she awaited Yunri Lee of South Korea’s final attempt in…

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