Paralympics

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Inspirational para-archer Chris backed for more major success

SHOOTING an arrow using his mouth highlights the commitment para-archer Christopher Davis displays to achieve sporting success. This year’s world champion was paralyzed three days before his fifth birthday after catching a virus. “I have been...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Ipswich Paralympian feats inspire crowd

ONE Paralympian is a quiet achiever who continues to teach young people. The other international competitor is an outgoing sportsman who loves revving up crowds. Together, swimmer Poppy Wilson and archer Taymon Kenton-Smith represented their country...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Paralympics

Ipswich Paralympians set off for Tokyo

Two Ipswich Paralympians have set off to Tokyo with hopes to build on the five medals already won by local athletes these games.

Ivy Mullins

25 Aug 2021

Paralympics

Ipswich Paralympian takes out silver, calls for greater equality in her sport

Ipswich Paralympian Susan Seipel has added to her Rio bronze, taking out a silver medal in her para-canoe final.

Ivy Mullins

08 Sep 2021