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Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds to open National Dwarf Games 2015
This weekend the Dwarf Sports Association UK host the 22nd National Dwarf Games in Birmingham. Opening the Games this year is Double Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds OBE.
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Para Tri announces Ottobock UK as its first official sponsor
Para Tri, the UK’s first ever stand-alone mass-participation sports event dedicated to disabled people, has partnered with global mobility specialist Ottobock UK for its inaugural event on 9 August 2015.
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: Two fitness fanatics
As part of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week, EFDS examines the experiences of two fitness fanatics who manage their conditions while still keeping fit, healthy and happy.
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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson confirmed as ukactive Chair
Crossbench Peer and EFDS's Honorary President Tanni Grey-Thompson has been announced as the new independent Chair of not-for-profit health body ukactive.
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East Midlands prepares for Typhoo regional athletics event
A record number of local athletes, almost 200, are preparing for the Typhoo East Midlands Regional Disability Athletics, held on Thursday 30 April in Leicester.
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England Athletics launch club equipment fund with WheelPower
England Athletics and WheelPower announce launch of new equipment funding pilot to increase participation in wheelchair racing and seated throws.
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MS Awareness Week highlights change in fitness perceptions
Today sees the start of MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Awareness Week. EFDS seeks to highlight the fitness opportunities available to people with MS by focusing on the good work of MS-UK and Joseph's Court in Essex.
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Men’s wheelchair race report: George denies Weir his seventh title
American Joshua George denied Britain’s favourite wheelchair athlete David Weir his seventh title in the Virgin Money London Wheelchair Marathon today. George clocked 1:31:31 to take gold in the T53/54 race in the IPC Athletics Marathon World Championship
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Women’s wheelchair race report: McFadden claims hat-trick of London wins
Unbeatable Tatyana McFadden continues to reign supreme in wheelchair athletics after she claimed her third victory in a row at the Virgin Money London Marathon today. Her achievement was marked with a gold medal as the race was part of the IPC Athletics M
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Athletes prepare for Typhoo North West regional athletics
Over 100 athletes will take part in the Typhoo North West regional athletics championships on Sunday 26 April at the Sports City Regional Arena, Manchester.
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London Marathon: A week of EFDS fundraisers' stories
This week, EFDS has told the stories of just some of those running the London Marathon for the charity. Here, we recap some of their highlights.
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Blog: 'That exercise-induced buzz gives people real confidence'
April's theme is local opportunities. For the final week this month, MANFIT's Dr Margaret Tyson discusses giving disabled people confidence, staging a variety of sports and seeing participants making friends.
