BBC Sport to broadcast DAme Tanni Grey-Thompson's last competitive race

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BBC Sport will broadcast Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson's last ever competitive race in its coverage of the Visa Paralympic World Cup on 13 May at the Manchester Regional Arena, Sportcity.

Steve Cram will host a two-hour programme featuring live athletics, including the T53 200m which Dame Tanni will compete in, as well as highlights from the week's swimming, wheelchair basketball and track cycling competitions.

The programme will air on Sunday 13 May from 3.45pm on BBC Two.

Steve will be joined by expert analysts Colin Jackson, former Paralympic swimmer Marc Woods and former Paralympic basketball player Ade Adepitan.

Live commentary of the athletics will be provided by Paul Dickenson and Stuart Storey.

The Paralympic World Cup showcases the very best disabled athletes from across the world. Also competing in Manchester in the 400m is South African double amputee, sprint sensation Oscar Pistorius.

BBC Two's coverage and additional highlights will be simulcast on bbc.co.uk/disabilitysport. The website will also carry regularly updated reports, results and reaction throughout the weekend from Manchester.

Radio listeners will be able to tune into BBC Radio Five Live for reports on key events.

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