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Here are the Paralympians to watch on day three of the Games.

There is a busy day for a Midlands athletes on day two of the Paralympics with lots of gold medal hopes.

Megan Giglia is through to the final of the individual pursuit Credit: PA

Megan Giglia from Stratford-upon-Avon has smashed her own world record to book her place in the final of the individual pursuit.

The cyclist set a new world record time of 4:03.544, eight seconds ahead of her nearest rival.

She competes in the final tonight at 20:30.

Ollie Hynd reaches the final of the S8 400m freestyle Credit: PA

Ollie Hynd from Kirkby-in-Ashfield has made it through to the final of the S8 400m freestlye, qualifying fastest.

The world record holder swam a time of 4:31.90, almost seven seconds faster than than anybody else over both heats.

The final takes place at 21:45 tonight.

Ollie Hynd from Kirkby-in-Ashfield goes for gold today in the S8 400m freestyle event.

Lee Pearson from Staffordshire led ParalympicsGB into the arena as part of a show with a central theme of "Everybody has a heart".

On the opening day of the Paralympic Games in Rio, who are the main Midlands athletes to look out for?

Have a look at five Paralympians from the West Midlands to keep an eye on in Rio.

Have a look at five Paralympians from the East Midlands to keep an eye on in Rio.

Pearson has won 12 Paralympic medals including 10 gold since he made his debut at Sydney in Para equestrianism.