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Claire Lomas: Inquest opens into death of Leicestershire charity campaigner
London Marathon
Claire died in August
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Thomas Young admits to being outclassed after failing to defend Paralympic sprint title
London 2012 Olympics
Thomas Young admitted he was outclassed as he just missed a medal in the defence of his Paralympic 100m title.
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Gabby Logan halts BBC's Great North Run coverage to deliver tragic news about Claire Lomas
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Gabby Logan was on Tyneside to anchor the live broadcast from the Great North Run start line on Sunday morning and had the sad job of announcing the death of Claire Lomas
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High jumper Broom-Edwards proud of performance after beating 'one per cent' chance of making Paralympics
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The Loughborough-based high jumper cleared 1.89m but bringing down the bar at 1.97m and again at 2m to exit the competition.
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Tearful Dan Greaves reflects on Paralympic journey
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The Anstey-born thrower missed out on the podium at Paris 2024
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Leicester Tigers wheelchair rugby players narrowly miss out on Paralympic medal
London 2012 Olympics
Four players from the Leicester Tigers were in the British squad that finished fourth at the Paralympics.
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Will Ellard still hitting new heights in the pool at Paris 2024
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Ellard has already racked up two golds and one silver from his maiden Paralympics
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Zoe Newson's son watched on as she claimed Paralympic silver
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Zoe Newson is competing at her fourth consecutive Paralympic Games
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Shaw proud of his journey to make the final of the men's T12 100m
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The visually impaired runner fought tooth and nail to win his heat
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Olivia Breen hungry for medal after 100m disappointment
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Olivia Breen just missed out on the 100m final and insists it's made her more hungry for her target event at the Paralympics.
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Luke Nuttall credits late father as Paralympic inspiration
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Luke Nuttall admitted mixed emotions after running a season's best to finish sixth at the Paralympics.
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Inspirational Leicestershire campaigner Claire Lomas dies after Middle East 'accident'
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The fundraiser took on the London Marathon in a 'bionic suit' and broke records
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Alex Yee insists Cole Palmer-inspired celebration was a show of 'personality' not disrespect
London 2012 Olympics
Yee continued a golden summer with victory in the Boston supertri but his triumph was not without controversy
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Tully Kearney wins gold in Paris after head injury and memory loss struggles
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Last year Tully Kearney suffered a head injury that left her with memory loss, now she's just won Paralympic gold
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Channel 4 issues statement after 'disrespectful' Paralympics ceremony sparks fury
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'Reeks of ableism'
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Coach switch could be key for Dahnon Ward on his Paralympic debut in wheelchair tennis
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Ward is making his debut at Paris 2024 having enjoyed a meteoric rise up the wheelchair tennis rankings.
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Loughborough-based Paralympic legend Stef Reid delivers message of advice to athletes ahead of Paris 2024
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Reid competed at four Paralympic Games during her storied athletics career, representing Canada at Beijing 2008 and then ParalympicsGB at London, Rio and Tokyo
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Billy Monger opens up on Lewis Hamilton friendship after Donington Park crash
Castle Donington
The racer lost both his legs at the age of just 17 after the Castle Donington accident
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Ooh la la! New daily flights to Paris running from East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport
You could spend a day at The City of Light
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Pride in being British set to surge as the summer of sport gets into full swing
In the News
'We'll be bursting with pride'
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East Midlands Airport offers global connections to USA and India through new Paris link
East Midlands Airport
A new point-to-point booking system means people can reach the USA and South Africa from Leicestershire
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Meet Pete, the Leicester chap crowned Britain's Disabled Strongman
Real Life
'I’m just a normal person that’s got a passion for sport, and if I can do it, anyone can do it'
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Aldi confirms opening date for new store in Castle Donington
Castle Donington
Team GB Paralympic Champion Libby Clegg will be at the ribbon-cutting for the new shop
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Leicestershire's Sophie Hahn celebrates silver medal at Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
The former Leicester Mercury sportswoman of the year impressed yet again at this year's Commonwealth Games. She won her medal in the 100m sprint.
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