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ParalympicsGB team return to heroes' welcome

Members of the ParalympicsGB team have been greeted by flag-waving fans at Heathrow Airport after their hugely successful Rio Games.

The team, which won 64 gold medals, sported their medals as they touched down in London to the heroes' welcome.

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'Two Ellies' lead more golden ParalympicsGB arrivals

Multiple-swimming medallists Ellie Simmonds and Ellie Robinson have led athletes off the second flight carrying ParalympicsGB heroes to land today at Heathrow Airport.

Ellie Robinson, left, and Ellie Simmonds were among the swimming successes for ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016. Credit: British Airways
Ellie Simmonds posed with Last Leg presenter Adam Hills, who dyed his hair after losing a bet on Australia's performance compared to ParalympicsGB. Credit: British Airways
Veteran gold medallist Richard Whitehead entertained fellow flyers with some acrobatics. Credit: British Airways

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