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2011 IPC Athletics World Championships - Latest News [Page 2]

Three World Records on second morning of IPC

Sunday, 23 January 2011, 8:36 pm | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

The field athletes deservedly took the plaudits on the second morning session of the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand claiming two World records. First up was Mexico's Angeles Ortiz Hernandes who set a new world ... More >>

IPC Athletics World Champs Off to Record Breaking Start

Sunday, 23 January 2011, 12:31 pm | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

Those that feared a January start for the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships would result in athletes not being at the top of their form had them quashed on day one with records galore tumbling at the QEII Stadium, Christchurch. More >>

Kenya claims first medal at 2011 IPC Athletics World Champs

Saturday, 22 January 2011, 7:59 pm | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

Kenya claims first medal at 2011 IPC Athletics World Champs The first session on day one of the IPC Athletics World Championships saw Kenya pick-up the first gold medal, five World records set and 14 Championship records smashed. More >>

Lack into finals at IPC Athletics World Championships

Saturday, 22 January 2011, 2:33 pm | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

Opotiki’s Matthew Lack was the first New Zealander on the track at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch and he made an instant impact by easily qualifying for the T54 800 metres finals tomorrow. Lack sat just behind the pace for the first ... More >>

Two New Zealanders compete on first day of IPC Athletics

Friday, 21 January 2011, 6:47 pm | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

Two New Zealanders, Holly Robinson (Hokitika) and Matthew Lack (Opotiki), will compete on the first day of the IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch tomorrow. More >>

IPC Athletics World Championships Opening Ceremony on Friday

Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:28 am | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

The 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships Opening Ceremony takes place on Friday 21st January at Cathedral Square. This will be the single event that introduces the Championships, the city of Christchurch as host, and the special messages and the ... More >>

Pistorius fears losing 100m crown to Singleton in Chch

Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:48 am | 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

Ahead of January's IPC Athletics World Championships, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has admitted he finds it `scary' running against rival Jerome Singleton and fears the American sprinter could steal his 100m T44 title from him in Christchurch. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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