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  1. Photo: Sarah Storey: 4 London 2012 golds. 11 in total. ParalympicsGB's most-decorated Paralympian with Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. Encouraged to eat her medal by her nephew, Gethin :-) http://l2012.cm/QoI3Xv
  2. Day 7 was the biggest day of the Paralympics with 65 gold medals awarded! Here are some of our favourite highlights of the day.
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    Photo: Zahra Javanmard (front) of the Islamic Republic of Iran competes in the women's Team Recurve - Open qualifying round on Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at The Royal Artillery Barracks (Getty Images)
    Photo: Michal Stark of the Czech Republic competes in the men's Individual C2 Time Trial on Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch (Getty Images)
    Photo: David Wagner of the United States celebrates after defeating Great Britain in the Quad Doubles Wheelchair Tennis gold medal match on Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor (Getty Images)
  3. Photo: Peacock, Pistorius, Fourie, Browne, Leeper, Singleton, Oliveira, Zhiming – who do you think will win the men’s 100m T44 tonight? Follow all your favourite athletes, sports & teams on Facebook at http://l2012.cm/N1oZi8
  4. Photo: How about a Like for a THIRTIETH Paralympic medal?! Please congratulate Jonas Jakobsson on his Shooting gold today: http://l2012.cm/NMQayJ
  5. Photo: Wheelchair Rugby can be brutal. This fierce competition began today at London 2012 with a win for USA over ParalympicGB http://l2012.cm/Navtvh
    • Anthony Higuera, Farbod Kadkhodaee and 4,995 others like this.
  6. Day 6 marked the halfway point of the Paralympic Games and there was plenty of action to get the crowds roaring! Check out some of the highlights in our daily gallery
    Photo: Pavlos Mamalos of Greece competes in the men's -90 kg Powerlifting on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
    Photo: Action from the men's Sitting Volleyball preliminary in ExCeL as Brazil take on China on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games (Getty Images)
    Photo: Action during the Women's Goalball preliminary round match between USA and Canada on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Copper Box (Getty Images)
    Photo: Ahmadreza Shah Hosseini Ardekani of the Islamic Republic of Iran attempts to shoot for goal from a free kick in the men's Team Football 5-a-side - B1 against Great Britain on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Park (Getty Images)
    • Anthony Higuera, Linda Margarita Bogan and 5,429 others like this.
  7. Photo: It’s the biggest day of Paralympic sport today with 65 gold medals! We love this celebration by Felipe Gomes of Brazil and his guide Leonardo Souza Lopes - enjoying their moment on the podium after winning the men's 200m - T11 http://l2012.cm/TWSMa3
  8. Photo: It's a double gold for ParalympicsGB's David Weir, as he roars over the finish line in the 1500m - T54 final. That's got to be worth a like! http://l2012.cm/QjD7TL
  9. Photo: Sophie Pascoe of New Zealand set just one of this morning's new Paralympic records in the pool - how many more will be broken tonight? There are 15 medals up for grabs http://l2012.cm/QE9z4U
  10. Day 5 of the Paralympics saw a total of 50 gold medals! Look back on some of the best moments of the day in our photo gallery.
    Photo: Natalia Partyka of Poland serves against Qian Yang of China in the final of the women's Singles Table Tennis - Class 10 on Day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
    Photo: The fourth fastest time of the heats was enough to put Zhang Lixin of China through to the final of the men's 1500m - T54 (Getty Images)
    Photo: Great Britain's Sascha Kindred was the faster qualifier in the men's 200m Individual Medley - SM6 heats. He goes in the final as favourite after leading the race from the beginning (Getty Images)
    Photo: Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands serves during the women's Singles Wheelchair Tennis match against Katharina Kruger of Germany on Day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor (Getty Images)
  11. Photo: Day 6 sees the start of Wheelchair Fencing plus medals in 8 sports. Here’s a great shot of Matt Stutzman (USA) in his silver medal Archery performance yesterday http://t.co/FkcOHuSO
  12. Photo: How proud would you be to be presented with your gold medal by your mum? That's what Michael McKillop (IRE) got to experience tonight with his mum Catherine! http://l2012.cm/REE7i4
  13. Photo: Like this if you think the London 2012 Olympic Stadium looks great today! Plenty more Athletics to come tonight: http://l2012.cm/OGobPt
  14. Did you catch any of the excitement from Day 4? Here are some of the highlights of the action packed day!
    Photo: David Weir of Great Britain celebrates as he wins gold ahead of silver medallist Kurt Fearnley of Australia (C) and bronze medallist Julien Casoli of France (L) in the Men's 5000m - T54 (Getty Images)
    Photo: Central London was transformed into an open-air big top, as some of the city’s iconic landmarks became the playground for a group of the world’s most exciting performers in the Piccadilly Circus Circus
    Photo: The Great Britain Mixed Coxed Four Rowing team hug each other in celebration during the Victory Ceremony after winning gold on Day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Dorney (Getty Images)
    Photo: Peter Rosenmeier of Denmark serves during his Men's Singles - Class 6 Bronze medal match against Bastien Grundeler of France on day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
  15. Photo: What a night of sport we were treated to yesterday! In the highest profile event of the evening, Brazil's Alan Fonteles Cardoso Oliveira edged out defending champion Oscar Pistorius (RSA) to win the men's 200m - T44 http://l2012.cm/PCyKjV
  16. Photo: We think this is a 'photo of the day' contender - how about you? Kelly Cartwright (AUS) leaps her way to women's Long Jump - F42/44 gold and a World Record http://l2012.cm/T68bcd
  17. Photo: One married couple. Four Track Cycling medals. Barney and Sarah Storey :-) http://l2012.cm/S8tTgl
  18. Day 3 saw another brilliant day of sporting action as 49 gold medals were awarded. We hope you enjoy some of the highlights in our daily gallery!
    Photo: Richard Whitehead of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the men's 200m - T42 Final on Day 3 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
    Photo: Gold medallist Ellie Simmonds of Great Britain wipes away a tear during the medal ceremony for the Women's 400m Freestyle - S6 final on Day 3 of the Games (Getty Images)
    Photo: Elisa Melaranci of Brazil competes on Zabelle in the Equestrian Individual Championship Test - Grade II (Getty Images)
    Photo: Evan O'Hanlon of Australia crosses the line to win gold in the Men's 100m - T38 Final on day 3 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
  19. Photo: Home favourite Ellie Simmonds was inspired by a roaring crowd last night to take gold in the 400m Freestyle - S6 at the Aquatics Centre. Keep cheering today as there are 60 more gold medals to be won! http://l2012.cm/POwrPf
  20. Photo: Share this incredible athleticism from the Paralympic Games: 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius (RSA) breaks the men's 200m - T44 World Record tonight: http://l2012.cm/OKy6n9
    • Maria Bonilla Uruguay, Arne Van den Broeck and 27,090 others like this.
  21. Photo: Extraordinary - a married couple both win gold in the Velodrome today! Congratulations to Sarah Storey, plus Neil Fachie (L) and his Pilot Barney Storey: http://l2012.cm/S8tTgl
  22. Photo: Let's have a Like for athletes who give it everything they've got, like Liu Ping who won the women's 200m - T35 race yesterday.
  23. Photo: Please click Like for the fastest Paralympic athlete in the world. Ireland's Jason Smyth broke the men's 100m - T13 World Record tonight! http://l2012.cm/Q8pfLT
  24. Photo: We love blue skies, huge crowds, an iconic Olympic Stadium and day after day of world-class sport. Another evening of Athletics has begun: http://l2012.cm/OGobPt
  25. What a great start to the Paralympic Games! Here are some of the sporting highlights from Day 1.
    Photo: Jonathan Fox of Great Britain prepares to compete in the men's 100m Backstroke - S7 heat 2 on Day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Aquatics Centre (Getty Images)
    Photo: Ben Quilter of Great Britain takes off against Mouloud Noura of Algeria during the Men's -60 kg Judo quarter final on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
    Photo: Juan Jose Mendez of Spain competes in the men's Individual C1-2-3 1km Cycling Time Trial final on Day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Velodrome (Getty Images)
    Photo: Natalia Partyka serves during her 3-0 victory over Umran Ertis in a women's class 10 singles match at ExCeL (Getty Images)
  26. Photo: Welcome to Day 2! We’ve got 40 gold medals to be won and it's the first day of Athletics action. Let’s start the day with a Like for the Games Makers who are back in action for the Paralympics! http://l2012.cm/T0Zuya
  27. Photo: South Africa's Natalie du Toit claimed an incredible 11th Paralympic gold medal when she won the 100m Butterfly - S9 today - and made it three out of three in this event! http://l2012.cm/RvbvvA
  28. Photo: Sarah Storey put in an impressive performance today to win the first gold of the Games for  ParalympicsGB in the women's Individual C5 Pursuit - much to the delight of the crowd in the Velodrome!
  29. Photo: You can now connect with all your favourite Paralympic athletes, teams and sports via Facebook’s very own London 2012 Paralympic hub! http://l2012.cm/N1oZi8
  30. It was a night of celebration as the London 2012 Paralympic Games began with a journey of ‘Enlightenment’. Check out some of the highlights from the spectacular Opening Ceremony.
    Photo: Paralympians Robert Barrett, Kay Forshaw, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Tony Griffin, Ian Rose and Marc Woods, fly in above the seated athletes towards the celestial sphere (Getty Images)
    Photo: A group of artists with colourful umbrellas travel through the Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The 'brolly' is a quintessentially British item and was a running motif throughout the Ceremony (Getty Images)
    Photo: Wheelchair Rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries his nation's flag during the Athletes' Parade at the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
    Photo: The central heroine of the Opening Ceremony, Miranda, is suspended high above the Olympic Stadium, as she is encouraged by Professor Hawking to 'be curious' about the world around her. The theme of discovery was central to the show (Getty Images)
  31. Photo: The Paralympic Cauldron is burning bright and we’re ready for some incredible sporting action! There are 28 gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 http://l2012.cm/OiVw0S
  32. Photo: What a Ceremony - welcome home, Paralympic Games :-) Bring on the sport... http://l2012.cm/OiVw0S
  33. Photo: How about a Like for every single Paralympic athlete? ParalympicsGB are the last team to enter the Olympic Stadium - what a reception! http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
  34. Photo: It's great to see Prof. Stephen Hawking - perhaps the world’s most brilliant physicist - onstage below 'the moon' at the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
  35. Photo: The London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony is beginning! http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
  36. Photo: The athletes have arrived, the venues are looking amazing and the Paralympic Flame is on its way! Who’s looking forward to the Paralympic Opening Ceremony tonight?
  37. Photo: The 24 hour London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay has begun! National Flames of England, Scotland, N.Ireland & Wales have been combined and the Torchbearers are on the move through the night. Watch the Torch Relay live: http://l2012.cm/PpwGMg
  38. Photo: We're delighted to announce an extremely special project - for the first time 50 Paralympians from 18 countries will share their very personal behind-the-scenes experiences. The Samsung Paralympic Bloggers want to show you London 2012 through their eyes. They're already blogging! Meet them here: http://l2012.cm/PiR2W6
  39. Photo: 'Sport doesn't care who you are. Everyone can take part'. Like that sentiment? Please watch & share this powerful new vid previewing the raw athleticism of the Paralympics: http://l2012.cm/SETKde
  40. Photo: Did you enjoy the Olympics? How many records were broken? What were the big moments? How many gold medals were won? And what did you, the fans, have to say about it all? Check out our Olympic Memories video and find out: http://l2012.cm/Nsn5T7
  41. Photo: Notice anything different about Tower Bridge today? London is welcoming the Paralympic Games! http://l2012.cm/R4ByFH
  42. Photo: Like this if you can't wait for another feast of London 2012 sport to begin! The Paralympic Games start next week: http://l2012.cm/R4ByFH
  43. Photo: It’s one week to go to the Paralympic Games! To celebrate, a giant set of Agitos - the Paralympic symbol - has been launched on The Mound in Edinburgh. Let the countdown begin! http://l2012.cm/PXJ9uq
  44. Photo: Let’s hear it for some serious girl power! A record number of women will compete at the London 2012 Paralympics http://l2012.cm/Py5sn3
  45. Photo: Want a quick look at all the London 2012 Paralympic sports in one go? Check out Mandeville - London 2012 Paralympic Mascot giving them a try! http://l2012.cm/PHczwV
  46. Photo: Cardiff is getting into the Paralympic spirit with this giant set of Agitos – the Paralympic symbol – launched outside Cardiff City Hall today. Just 12 days to go! http://l2012.cm/Q73W9A
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