How the Paralympics marathon has evolved

The wheelchair marathon has become such an eagerly anticipated event in subsequent Paralympics all thanks to its introduction at the Stoke Mandeville 1984 Games . Read more

Tales from the Paralympic Village

Another look at the 1984 Paralympics in Stoke Mandeville as seen through the eyes of two Aylesbury teenagers, Janette and Liam Redrup. Read more

Aylesbury couple who first met at the 1984 Paralympics

The experience of the Games as seen through the eyes of two Aylesbury teenagers, Janette and Liam Redrup. Read more

The last minute Paralympics

The 1984 Paralympic Games were moved from Illinois to Stoke Mandeville with only four months’ notice. Unsurprisingly, these Games were dubbed ‘The Last-minute Paralympics.’ Read more

How Aylesbury hosted the 1984 Paralympic Games

A look back at a turning point in Paralympic history, the 1984 Games and how it nearly didn't go ahead. Read more

Looking back at the first ever Paralympic wheelchair marathon

The first ever Paralympic wheelchair marathon took place at the Stoke Mandeville 1984 Games. Read more