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Gold for Storey as ParalympicsGB surpass London 2012 haul

Cyclist wins team's 35th gold of the Rio Paralympics in the time trial and takes her overall tally to 13

14 Sep 2016

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In Depth

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Opening ceremony lifts the gloom

President booed and Belarus athlete makes Russia protests, but vibrant spectacle still captures the imagination

8 Sep 2016

Canada's Ian Chan (R) vies for the ball with Japan's Shinichi Shimakawa (L) in their mixed wheelchair rugby game at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games on September 12, 2008 at the USTB Gymnasi

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In Depth

Paralympics: Classifications and unusual sports explained

At the Rio 2016 Paralympics there will be 22 sports – some have been adapted and others, like goalball, are unique

6 Sep 2016

Daily Briefing

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 4 Sep 2012

4 Sep 2012

Ellie Simmonds

Gold for Storey as ParalympicsGB surpass London 2012 haul

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Opening ceremony lifts the gloom

Paralympics: Classifications and unusual sports explained

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 4 Sep 2012

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