Fast forward four years and the british paralympics team returned home from rio second behind.

London 2012 paralympics. London 2012 set a new standard for olympic and paralympic games. Crowds packed into the venues to cheer on. He won four gold medals in total:

In addition, the ipc aims to promote the paralympic values, which include courage, determination, inspiration and equality. The lavish event on 29 august. Athletes from around the globe have come to london to show the world what they are capable.

19 medals were claimed at london 2012 by irish athletes across four different sports including cycling, swimming, equestrian and athletics. One of the most memorable moments for team. The london 2012 paralympic games have been hailed an outstanding success.

In the 5000m, 1500m and 800m t54 track. David weir is a wheelchair athlete, and was one of team gb's top performers at the 2012 paralympics. 10 september 2012 as the final day of the paralympic games unfolded across london, media commentators from around the world have reflected on its achievements.

The london 2012 competition schedule features details and timings for all 20 sports that will be played during the games. That means it’s four years since a rapt uk audience of 11.2 million (source: Participants 4243 (2741 men and.

Six years ago spectators, royals and dignitaries descended on the olympic stadium in east london for the 2012 paralympics opening ceremony. 10 september 2012 disability sport the curtain has come down on what has been widely praised as the best paralympics of all time. The characteristics and incidence of injuries at the summer paralympic games have not previously been reported.