This section features a selection of athletes who will be competing at the BT Paralympic World Cup this year. Their profiles will give you an idea of some of the challenges the athletes have faced and overcome, and you can see their achievements over the last few years.

You and your class can pick out athletes to support when you visit the Manchester in May to see the event or follow their results on our website.

Athletics Athlete Case Studies

Oscar Pistorius

Tatyana McFadden

Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Case Studies

Caroline Matthews

Justin Eveson

Football 7-a-side Athlete Case Studies

Jordan Raynes

Richard Fox

Swimming Athlete Case Studies

Eleanor Simmonds

David Roberts