Paris, France; July 12, 2023 - One-hundredth of a second was all that stood between Chad Perris and bronze on Day Four of the World Para Athletics Championships, but it was one-hundredth of a second that allowed his class and character to shine as he led the way for the nation’s rising stars.
The nine-time Paralympic gold medallist, who becomes the 41st Legend of Australian sport, has been a trailblazer throughout her career and was the first Paralympian to be inducted as a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2007.
Oregon, USA; June 25, 2023 - With just 13 days to go until the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris in begin, three-time Paralympian Michael Roeger has solidified himself as a threat for gold with a world’s best time in the 1500m T46.
Reigning gold medallist Scott Reardon (hamstring), podium-finisher at the last world titles Torita Blake (lower back), and discus thrower Daniel Kirk (personal reasons) have been forced to withdraw from the 9th World Para-Athletics Championships about to get underway in Dubai (November 7-15).
Paris, France; July 10, 2023 - Day Two of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships witnessed Jaryd Clifford (VIC) find the silver lining in being unable to defend his 2019 world title, proving that character matters when adding to Australia’s medal tally with an inspirational run.
Athletics Australia is excited to share the announcement of the Seven Network’s coverage plan for the upcoming 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai.
For the first time, Australian audiences will have the chance to cheer on the Australian team of 35 athletes live and exclusively on 7PLUS, as well as watch the daily highlights on 7TWO from the World Para Athletics Championships, held in Dubai from November 7-15.
Paris, France; 13 July 2023 - World record holder Michal Burian will lead Australia’s hunt for medals on Day Five of the World Para Athletics Championships looking to go one better than his Paralympic silver from Tokyo, while a trio of sprinters aim to ignite the home straight.
Six athletes will kick-off Australia’s 2019 World Para-Athletics Championships campaign in Dubai on Thursday – Day 1 of competition.Wheelchair class (T53 and T54) sprinters Angie Ballard, Luke Bailey, Sam Carter, and Eliza Ault-Connell have their 100m heats.
Paralympic champions Madison de Rozario, and James Turner are poised to set the track alight on Day Two of the World Para Athletics Championships, while team captains Jaryd Clifford and Sarah Walsh are also locked and loaded to add to Australia’s medal tally.
