Fact of the day

American Trischa Zorn is the most decorated competitor in the history of the Paralympics. From 1980 to 2004 the visually impaired swimmer from California won a total of 55 medals, 41 of which are gold. Her most successful Games was at Seoul in 1988 when she won an incredible of 12 gold medals. At Barcelona four years later she again won 12 medals, 10 gold and two silver. 

Wheelchair Basketball News

No easy games for anyone as London 2012 wheelchair basketball fixtures are announced

By David Gold

us v_gb_beijing_2008_wheelchair_basketball_03-05-12May 3 - The wheelchair basketball tournament at London 2012 will tip off on August 30 when the United States and Turkey men's teams square up in the Basketball Arena in the Olympic Park, after the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced the fixture list.
   

British wheelchair basketball squads primed for BT World Cup glory

By Tom Degun

Wheelchair basketball_2April 24 - Great Britain's men's wheelchair basketball team has been boosted with the return of long-term absentees Jon Pollock and Terry Bywater for its assault on the BT Paralympic World Cup crown in Manchester next month.
   

GB wheelchair basketball teams to lock horns with world's best at World Cup

By Tom Degun

Jon Pollock_April_11April 13 - Both Britain's wheelchair basketball teams face a major test in the build up to London 2012 after the sides they will meet at the BT Paralympic World Cup in May were revealed.
   

First ever Standard Life Tri-Nations Cup won by Germany

By David Gold

Judith H_April_10April 9 - Germany won the first ever wheelchair basketball Tri Nations Cup in Ponds Forge, Sheffield, and laid down a marker ahead of this summer's Paralympic Games.
   

Germany take lead at wheelchair basketball Tri Nations Cup

By David Gold

Clare Strange_April_8April 8 - European champions Germany sit top of the table at the women's wheelchair basketball Tri Nations Cup going into the final day of action at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
   

Basketball gold medal winner meets and inspires Colarado schoolchildren

By David Gold

Mary Allison_Milford3_April1April 1 - Paralympic gold medal winning athlete Mary Allison Milford has met with children from Wasson High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
   

German wheelchair basketball coach selects London 2012 team shortlist

By David Gold

Nicolai Zeltinger_and_german_wheelchair_basketball_squad_in_israel_29-03-12March 29 - Germany's wheelchair basketball coach Nicolai Zeltinger (pictured centre) has named a pool of 20 players from which he will select his squad for this summer's Paralympic Games in London.
   

Australian wheelchair basketball stars scoop top gongs at International Player of the Year Awards

By Tom Degun

International Awards_-_Cobi_CrispinMarch 28 - Australian wheelchair basketball stars Tristan Knowles and Cobi Crispin (pictured) have earned the men's and women's International Player of the Year prizes at the Basketball Australia iiNet MVP Awards.
   

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