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Women’s Wheelchair Preview: McFadden seeking further glory
Triple Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden broke the course record on her 24th birthday to win her first London Marathon title last April just six days after bagging the Boston Marathon crown. She promptly dedicated her win to all those affected by the B
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England Athletics and Sport in Mind join forces to improve mental well-being through running
England Athletics and Sport in Mind today (add date) announced their commitment to work together to get more people experiencing mental health conditions active through running and athletics.
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Poolpods hailed for increasing access to the freedom of swimming
British Paralympic swimmer Dervis Konuralp hailed a new aid for disabled swimmers for giving more people access to the freedom of swimming when it was unveiled at the 2012 London Aquatics Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today.
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New communications guide enables providers to reach a wider audience
The English Federation of Disability Sport has unveiled a new guide to inclusive communications. Written in partnership with Big Voice Communications, it supports providers to reach a wider audience, including more disabled people.
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West Yorkshire enjoys disability Fun Day success
A Disability Fun Day, as part of West Yorkshire Sport's Creating Connections, was held at Richard Dunn Centre, Bradford on Saturday 15 March 2014.
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EFDS breaking down club barriers for young disabled people
A CBBC Newsround piece released this week (Monday 31 March) has sparked new interest in the quantity and quality of opportunities for young disabled people in after-school activities.
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From Stoke Mandeville to the London Marathon
No doubt Ben Gittins is not the only runner in this year's Virgin Money London Marathon to have been inspired by the London 2012 Paralympic Games. But he's surely the only one who can claim a direct connection with the event's founder.
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Recognising World Autism Awareness Day in sport and physical activity
Today (Wednesday 2 April 2014) is World Autism Awareness Day. To recognise the day, the English Federation of Disability Sport is highlighting the opportunities for people with autism to take part in sport and exercise across the country.
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Dame Sarah Storey to head up latest ParalympicsGB Sports Fest in Manchester
Quadruple London 2012 gold medallist and 22-time Paralympic medallist Dame Sarah Storey will be an ambassador for the next ParalympicsGB Sports Fest, which the British Paralympic Association (BPA) today announced will be held in Manchester.
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Public attitudes to disabled people haven’t improved enough in 20 years, says Scope
In 2014 disabled people have higher aspirations than ever before, but public attitudes to disability are still playing “catch up”, according to the disability charity Scope.
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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson joins top field in British Elite Duathlon Championships
The British Elite Duathlon Championships has inspired a world-class field that includes multiple Paralympic gold medal-winning Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE to compete at the Rockingham Circuit in Corby this Sunday 30 March 2014.
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Be a part of the CPISRA World Games 2015 in Nottingham
The 2015 CPISRA World Games will be hosted in Nottingham and take place from 7-16 August 2015.
