Dave Malone refused to allow disability prevent him from becoming a world class swimmer. And now he is bringing his message to a new generation of Irish youngsters hungry for success.

Clare's Derek Malone ran a personal best in today's Paralympics T38 400 metres heats at the Olympic Stadium, to qualify as a fastest loser for tomorrow night's final.

Two Paralympic athletes from Azerbaijan have been banned for life after failing drugs tests at the Athens Paralympics, organisers announced today.