London 2012 Paralympics
The London 2012 Paralympics takes place between 29th August and 9th September. Paralympians from across the world will compete in 20 different sports in the 2012 games
Paralympian Richard Whitehead welcomed home
Nottinghamshire welcomed home Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead.
Richard struck gold in the 200m T42 race with a world record time, and made the final of the 100m T42 as well.
He's already had a postbox painted gold in Lowdham to mark his achievements.
He was welcomed home today on an open top bus parade, with a celebration at the Market Square at lunchtime.
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Welcome home Richard!
Nottinghamshire is getting ready to welcome home Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead.
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Inspired by the Paralympics? Get involved here
Have you or your children been inspired by our Paralympians? To help find their local club, ITV Central has created a map showing them.
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Seal of approval for David Stone
A post box will be painted gold by Royal Mail to celebrate Birmingham-born cyclist David Stone's Paralympic gold medal success.