Eriksson coached Canada's Chantal Petitclerc to five golds in Beijing

Peter Eriksson has been appointed UK Athletics Paralympic head coach.

The Swede, who has guided athletes to 119 medals at the Paralympics since 1984, will take up his post in February after moving from Canada.

He said: "This is an extraordinarily exciting and challenging time to be joining UK Athletics in the lead-up to the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

"The British athletics team has a tremendous heritage. And there is no greater incentive than a home Games."

He added: "There is a fresh generation of talented athletes ready to step up and achieve huge success at the Paralympic Games.

"The standard of Paralympic athletics has never been higher and is continually improving at a rapid rate.

"Winning medals at London 2012 will be tougher than at any previous Games.

"However, it is up to us to meet that challenge and ensure British athletes enjoy a hugely successful London 2012."

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