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Athletics results at the summer Paralympics and IPC World Championships from 1960.
Athletics results for summer Paralympics and IPC World Championships from 1960
Athletics results for summer Paralympics and IPC World Championships from 1960Our stories
Results of Australian swimmers at the summer Paralympics and IPC World Championships from 1960.
Swimming results for summer Paralympics and IPC World Championships from 1960
Swimming results for summer Paralympics and IPC World Championships from 1960Our stories
Wheelchair basketball results from summer Paralympics and World Championships from 1960.
Wheelchair basketball results at summer Paralympics and World Championships from 1960
Wheelchair basketball results at summer Paralympics and World Championships from 1960Our stories
Table tennis results at the summer Paralympics from 1960.
Table tennis results at the summer Paralympics from 1960
Table tennis results at the summer Paralympics from 1960Our stories
Archery results at the summer Paralympics from 1960.
Archery at the summer Paralympics from 1960
Archery at the summer Paralympics from 1960Our stories
Powerlifting at the summer Paralympics from 1964.
Powerlifting results at the summer Paralympics from 1964
Powerlifting results at the summer Paralympics from 1964Our stories
Shooting results from the summer Paralympics from 1976.
Shooting results at the summer Paralympics from 1976
Shooting results at the summer Paralympics from 1976Our stories
Results of Australian cyclists at the summer Paralympics and UCI World Championships from 1984.
Cycling results from the summer Paralympics and UCI Para-cycling World Championships from 1984
Cycling results from the summer Paralympics and UCI Para-cycling World Championships from 1984Our stories
Boccia results at the summer Paralympics from 1988.
Boccia results at the summer Paralympics from 1988
Boccia results at the summer Paralympics from 1988Our stories
Wheelchair tennis results at the summer Paralympics from 1988.
Wheelchair tennis at the summer Paralympics from 1988
Wheelchair tennis at the summer Paralympics from 1988"We must establish the Australian Paralympic Federation. It's got to happen."
Adrienne Smith talks about the impetus to establish the APF
Adrienne Smith talks about the impetus to establish the APF
The foundation of the Australian Paralympic Federation
The foundation of the Australian Paralympic Federation"We would have been probably the very first."
Adrienne Smith says that Australia was probably the first Paralympic committee
Adrienne Smith says that Australia was probably the first Paralympic committee"You basically had to earn your salary."
Adrienne Smith talks about the financial position at the start of the APF
Adrienne Smith talks about the financial position at the start of the APFOur stories
Australian teams and results at the Men’s Gold Cup (5-10 August 1990, Bruges, Belgium) and Women’s Gold Cup (5-11 July 1990, St. Etienne, France).
Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup 1990
Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup 1990Our stories
Australian team and results at the World Championships for the Disabled, 15 – 23 July 1990, Assen, Netherlands.
Swimming World Championships and Games for Disabled 1990
Swimming World Championships and Games for Disabled 1990Our stories
Australia sent five athletes, all Alpine Skiers, to the 1992 Winter Paralympics and came home with its first ever medals.
Australia at the Albertville Winter Paralympics 1992
Australia at the Albertville Winter Paralympics 1992Our stories
List of the members of the 1992 Australian Paralympic Team for the Albertville Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1992 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List
1992 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List"We didn't know where she found the money from at the time"
Nick Dean tells how Adrienne Smith funded the team to Albertville
Nick Dean tells how Adrienne Smith funded the team to Albertville"It just made it worth everything ... I was the happiest girl ever."
Adrienne Smith on how she funded the team and what it meant
Adrienne Smith on how she funded the team and what it meant
The media director and athletes on their way to the opening ceremony
The media director and athletes on their way to the opening ceremony"It was the first time that we got some real media coverage."
Adrienne Smith and the media coverage thanks to Paul Griffiths and his ‘black box’
Adrienne Smith and the media coverage thanks to Paul Griffiths and his ‘black box’
The first team to have technical support staff such as Alan Dean
The first team to have technical support staff such as Alan Dean"As a sit skier he was an absolutely, spectacularly, brilliant athlete"
Nick Dean says that Michael Norton was one of the best athletes he ever saw
Nick Dean says that Michael Norton was one of the best athletes he ever saw
Michael Norton on his way to a slalom bronze medal
Michael Norton on his way to a slalom bronze medal"It was absolutely amazing, it had us all in tears"
Nick Dean discusses the first Winter Paralympic medal won by an Australian
Nick Dean discusses the first Winter Paralympic medal won by an Australian
"It wasn't just me, it was the whole team environment."
Michael Milton on the significance of Australia’s first ever winter medals
Michael Milton on the significance of Australia’s first ever winter medalsOur stories
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Want more?"I just couldn't believe how people were so supportive."
Adrienne Smith tells how she secured the final money for the 1992 summer Games
Adrienne Smith tells how she secured the final money for the 1992 summer GamesOur stories
The Australian team comprised 134 athletes and 41 staff, including the first Paralympic appearance by the national women’s basketball team.
Australia at the Barcelona Summer Paralympics 1992
Australia at the Barcelona Summer Paralympics 1992Our stories
List of the members of the 1992 Australian Paralympic Team for the Barcelona Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1992 Summer Barcelona Paralympics Australian Team list
1992 Summer Barcelona Paralympics Australian Team list
A gaggle of legends among Australian Team officials at the opening ceremony
A gaggle of legends among Australian Team officials at the opening ceremony
Strutting the infamous Barcelona Team uniform in the opening ceremony
Strutting the infamous Barcelona Team uniform in the opening ceremony
15 year old Alison Quinn flies the flag in Barcelona
15 year old Alison Quinn flies the flag in Barcelona
GALLERY: Dramatic finish of the TS1 100m with Mark Whiteman and Kerrod McGregor
GALLERY: Dramatic finish of the TS1 100m with Mark Whiteman and Kerrod McGregor
Grunnsund goes from winter to summer, the hard way
Grunnsund goes from winter to summer, the hard way
On the podium again, Russell Short won gold in both discus and shot put
On the podium again, Russell Short won gold in both discus and shot put
Kerrod McGregor just missed a third long jump medal
Kerrod McGregor just missed a third long jump medal
Swimming introduced a functional classification system in Barcelona
Swimming introduced a functional classification system in Barcelona
Kelly Barnes and Michelle Bate had their battle faces on
Kelly Barnes and Michelle Bate had their battle faces on
Priya Cooper, about to make a splash at her first Games
Priya Cooper, about to make a splash at her first Games
Mandy Maywood goes high off the blocks for another medal
Mandy Maywood goes high off the blocks for another medal
Always keep your leg close – John Eden stretches between throws
Always keep your leg close – John Eden stretches between throws
A common site in Barcelona – Louise Sauvage leads the pack
A common site in Barcelona – Louise Sauvage leads the pack
After the race, Sauvage is now the centre of a different pack
After the race, Sauvage is now the centre of a different pack
On the podium, shot put Gold medallist Jodi Willis-Roberts
On the podium, shot put Gold medallist Jodi Willis-Roberts
Get that outta here – Bruce Wallrodt throws the discus for silver
Get that outta here – Bruce Wallrodt throws the discus for silver
Pink was in fashion but so was gold for Donna Smith
Pink was in fashion but so was gold for Donna Smith
Boss of the track – Louise Sauvage after another race in Barcelona
Boss of the track – Louise Sauvage after another race in Barcelona
And Coralie Churchett seems worried about her options
And Coralie Churchett seems worried about her options
Ray Epstein benches almost three times his body weight
Ray Epstein benches almost three times his body weight
Csaba Bobary was Australia’s sole Table Tennis player
Csaba Bobary was Australia’s sole Table Tennis player
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Australia placed at the top of the medal tally at the Madrid Paralympic Games for athletes with an intellectual disability.
Australia at the Madrid Paralympic Games 1992
Australia at the Madrid Paralympic Games 1992Our stories
List of the members of the 1992 Australian Paralympic Team for the Madrid Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1992 Madrid Paralympics Australian Team list
1992 Madrid Paralympics Australian Team list
The “Community of Madrid” was ready for the Games to begin
The “Community of Madrid” was ready for the Games to begin
Paul Mitchell seemed to float to silver in the 1500m
Paul Mitchell seemed to float to silver in the 1500m
But it wasn’t all completely smooth running for the Aussies
But it wasn’t all completely smooth running for the Aussies
It was Futsal’s only Paralympic appearance and Australia was there
It was Futsal’s only Paralympic appearance and Australia was there
Although boomerang throwing was only for demonstration
Although boomerang throwing was only for demonstration
Team staff in the office had plenty of supervision
Team staff in the office had plenty of supervision
GALLERY: Scenes from the successful women’s basketball campaign
GALLERY: Scenes from the successful women’s basketball campaign
The boomerangs didn’t reach the same heights as the Pearls
The boomerangs didn’t reach the same heights as the Pearls
The pool was where Australia was at its winningest
The pool was where Australia was at its winningest
Twenty medals between them – our greatest medal winners
Twenty medals between them – our greatest medal winners
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The 1993 APF annual report hinted at the stress of the previous 18 months
The 1993 APF annual report hinted at the stress of the previous 18 months
The final pitch for Paralympics was two weeks before the Olympic decision
The final pitch for Paralympics was two weeks before the Olympic decision"They will underwrite the Sydney 2000 Games."
Ron Finneran on the assurance that got Australia’s bid over the line.
Ron Finneran on the assurance that got Australia’s bid over the line."I prayed we wouldn't get it."
Adrienne Smith had had enough by the time the bid was done.
Adrienne Smith had had enough by the time the bid was done.
Craig Windham shows his style at pre-Games training
Craig Windham shows his style at pre-Games training
It was all about the preparation for Michael Norton and the Australian team
It was all about the preparation for Michael Norton and the Australian team
Rod Hacon takes a tight line in pre-Games competition
Rod Hacon takes a tight line in pre-Games competition
David Munk heads to the line with the Lillehammer Games still ahead
David Munk heads to the line with the Lillehammer Games still aheadOur stories
The Lillehammer Winter Paralympic Games were held in 1994, six months after Sydney was awarded the 2000 Paralympics.
Australia at the Lillehammer Winter Paralympics 1994
Australia at the Lillehammer Winter Paralympics 1994Our stories
List of the members of the 1994 Australian Paralympic Team for the Lillehammer Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles
1994 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List
1994 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List
Michael Milton continued right on from the previous Games
Michael Milton continued right on from the previous Games
"I started off as a technical skier. It's a pattern that is worldwide."
Michael Milton talks about the qualities needed for the alpine skiing events
Michael Milton talks about the qualities needed for the alpine skiing events
The Australian supporters had plenty to be happy about
The Australian supporters had plenty to be happy about
The head coach and captain celebrate a great team performance
The head coach and captain celebrate a great team performance
"The level of preparation that we had was a real big step up between 1992 and 1994. And we saw that in the results..."
Michael Milton talks about the jump the Team made from 1992 to 1994
Michael Milton talks about the jump the Team made from 1992 to 1994Our stories
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Australian team and results at the 1994 IPC World Championship Cycling for the Disabled, Hasselt, Belgium, 30 May – 5 June 1994.
Cycling World Championships 1994
Cycling World Championships 1994Our stories
Australian teams and results at Men’s Gold Cup (21-30 July 1994, Edmonton, Canada) and Women’s Gold Cup (6-13 August 1994).
Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup 1994
Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup 1994Our stories
Australian team and results at the 1st IPC World Athletics Championships, Berlin, Germany, 22 – 31 July.
Athletics World Championships 1994
Athletics World Championships 1994Our stories
Australia sent a team of more than 100 athletes to the 1994 FESPIC Games in Beijing.
Australia at the 1994 FESPIC Games
Australia at the 1994 FESPIC GamesOur stories
List of the members of the 1994 Australian Team for the Beijing FESPIC Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1994 Beijing Australian FESPIC Games Team
1994 Beijing Australian FESPIC Games TeamOur stories
Wheelchair rugby results from summer Paralympics and World Championships from 1995.
Wheelchair rugby results from summer Paralympics and World Championships from 1995
Wheelchair rugby results from summer Paralympics and World Championships from 1995Our stories
Australian team and results at the 1st Wheelchair Rugby World Championships, Nottwil, Switzerland, October 22-29, 1995
Wheelchair Rugby World Championships 1995
Wheelchair Rugby World Championships 1995
Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame induction for John Martin
Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame induction for John MartinOur stories
Australian team and results at the 1996 World Disabled Alpine Championships, Lech, Austria.
Skiing World Championships 1996
Skiing World Championships 1996Our stories
Equestrian results at the summer Paralympics from 1996.
Equestrian results at the summer Paralympics from 1996
Equestrian results at the summer Paralympics from 1996Our stories
Goalball results at the summer Paralympics from 1996.
Goalball results at the summer Paralympics from 1996
Goalball results at the summer Paralympics from 1996Our stories
In the lead-up to the 1996 Atlanta Summer Paralympic Games, the APF innovatively altered its approach to developing athlete performance.
Australia at the Atlanta Summer Paralympics 1996
Australia at the Atlanta Summer Paralympics 1996Our stories
List of the members of the 1996 Australian Paralympic Team for the Atlanta Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1996 Summer Paralympics Australian Team List
1996 Summer Paralympics Australian Team List
The Australian Team is formally welcomed to the Games Village
The Australian Team is formally welcomed to the Games Village
You could feel the excitement in the Australian camp from Day 1
You could feel the excitement in the Australian camp from Day 1
Libby Kosmala led the Australian team into the opening ceremony
Libby Kosmala led the Australian team into the opening ceremony
The Australian team marches in the opening ceremony
The Australian team marches in the opening ceremony
The Aussies were out of the blocks and full of running
The Aussies were out of the blocks and full of running
David “Clock” Evans on his way to gold in the 1500m
David “Clock” Evans on his way to gold in the 1500m
Bruce Wallrodt was part of the dominant throws group
Bruce Wallrodt was part of the dominant throws group
Young gun Stephen Eaton started his Paralympic career with discus bronze
Young gun Stephen Eaton started his Paralympic career with discus bronze
June Clark and Pauline Cahill were Australia’s lawn bowls medalists
June Clark and Pauline Cahill were Australia’s lawn bowls medalists
Mmmm – Amy Winters and Tim Matthews seem to have nailed ‘healthy eating’
Mmmm – Amy Winters and Tim Matthews seem to have nailed ‘healthy eating’
Meanwhile, at the open air velodrome, it was brutally hot
Meanwhile, at the open air velodrome, it was brutally hot
While Sandra Smith and Terri Poole took a more ‘ladylike’ approach
While Sandra Smith and Terri Poole took a more ‘ladylike’ approach
Which was not so evident in their response to winning two gold medals
Which was not so evident in their response to winning two gold medals
Transport wasn’t quite as smooth as it had been at other Games
Transport wasn’t quite as smooth as it had been at other Games
The “Gruesome Twosome” on their way to Australia’s first Boccia medal
The “Gruesome Twosome” on their way to Australia’s first Boccia medal
Anthony Clarke on his way to another first for Australia in judo
Anthony Clarke on his way to another first for Australia in judo
The proud judo team – Anthony Clarke with coach Trevor Kschammer
The proud judo team – Anthony Clarke with coach Trevor Kschammer
The Aussie supporters made their presence felt in the stands
The Aussie supporters made their presence felt in the stands
But plenty of action and excitement as Australia’s men made the medal round
But plenty of action and excitement as Australia’s men made the medal round
The women’s goalball team didn’t fare quite as well
The women’s goalball team didn’t fare quite as well
Unusual tennis footwear for Di Toro as she and Hinson finish 4th in doubles
Unusual tennis footwear for Di Toro as she and Hinson finish 4th in doubles
A visit from the Minister for the Olympics and Paralympics
A visit from the Minister for the Olympics and Paralympics
It was difficult for the equestrian team to feel part of the wider team
It was difficult for the equestrian team to feel part of the wider team
Humble beginnings for the Australian wheelchair rugby team
Humble beginnings for the Australian wheelchair rugby team
Powerlifting contributed to the medal tally through veteran Brian McNicholl
Powerlifting contributed to the medal tally through veteran Brian McNicholl
Women’s basketball was at its second Games and Australia just missed a medal
Women’s basketball was at its second Games and Australia just missed a medal
Priya Cooper was again the star of the swimming team
Priya Cooper was again the star of the swimming team
It was time to get serious when Brendan Burkett got a head shave
It was time to get serious when Brendan Burkett got a head shave
Melissa Carlton waits to be called onto the blocks for a race
Melissa Carlton waits to be called onto the blocks for a race
Kingsley Bugarin stands at the top of the podium again in Atlanta
Kingsley Bugarin stands at the top of the podium again in Atlanta
Our highly skilled and professional medical staff are here to serve you
Our highly skilled and professional medical staff are here to serve you
The physical therapies treatment room in action during the Games
The physical therapies treatment room in action during the Games
Back at the track, there was one clear star for Australia
Back at the track, there was one clear star for Australia
Racing wheelchair design had taken a big leap by Atlanta
Racing wheelchair design had taken a big leap by Atlanta
Having professional coaches was a big advantage for Australia
Having professional coaches was a big advantage for Australia
The team was welcomed home with parades around Australia
The team was welcomed home with parades around Australia
Louise Sauvage was recognised as Paralympian of the Year
Louise Sauvage was recognised as Paralympian of the YearOur stories
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Australian team and results at the 2nd Wheelchair Rugby World Championships, Toronto, Canada, 1998
Wheelchair Rugby World Championships 1998
Wheelchair Rugby World Championships 1998Our stories
Australia was represented by four male alpine skiers, only one of whom had previously competed in a Winter Paralympics and won fewer medals than in the two previous Winter Games.
Australia at the Nagano Winter Paralympics 1998
Australia at the Nagano Winter Paralympics 1998Our stories
List of the members of the 1998 Australian Paralympic Team for the Nagano Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1998 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List
1998 Winter Paralympics Australian Team ListOur stories
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Australian team and results at the 2nd IPC World Athletics Championships, Birmingham, England, 6-16 August 1998.
Athletics World Championships 1998
Athletics World Championships 1998Our stories
Australian team and results at the 1998 Track and Road World Championships, Colorado Springs, United States, 15 – 20 September.
Cycling World Championships 1998
Cycling World Championships 1998Our stories
Australian team and results at the 1998 IPC World Swimming Championships, Christchurch, New Zealand, 7-17 October 1998.
Swimming World Championships 1998
Swimming World Championships 1998Our stories
Australian teams and results at the Men’s and Women’s Gold Cup, 23-31 October 1998, Sydney, Australia,
Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup 1998
Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup 1998Our stories
List of the members of the 1999 Australian FESPIC Games Team
1999 Bangkok Australian FESPIC Games Team
1999 Bangkok Australian FESPIC Games Team
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