Paralympics 2016
The latest news from Rio on the 2016 Paralympics and athletes from the Anglia region.
Bronze medallist Applegate thankful for 'amazing' support
Great Yarmouth swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate has thanked her fans for their "amazing" support after she won a bronze medal on the first day of the Paralympics.
The 20-year-old finished third in the S14 100m backstroke, with teammate Bethany Firth claiming gold.
Applegate has Asperger syndrome and next goes in the S14 200m Freestyle heats on Sunday.
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Paralympic rowing champion returns to Peterborough club
Paralympian James Fox has returned to his home rowing club in Peterborough after winning gold in Rio this September.
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Surprise return for Cambridge Paralympian Louis Rolfe
Paralympic gold-medallist Louis Rolfe was treated to a hero's welcome when he returned to his Cambridge college this afternoon.
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Rapturous welcome home for golden girl Ellie
It was back to school today for Paralympic swimmer Ellie Robinson from Northampton.