Then there is the swimmer Natalie Du Toit, as well as the homegrown stars like Tanni Grey Thompson.

BBC: SPORT | Other Sport | Disability Sport | Manchester takes Paralympic leap

Cashmore took bronze in the women's S9 100m backstroke behind Canada's Stephanie Dixon, who also broke the world record, and South Africa's Natalie du Toit.

BBC: Anderson claims third gold

The Spanish 19-year-old is a hot contender to take the place of celebrated South African paralympic swimmer, Natalie du Toit -- who will retire following London 2012.

CNN: Paralympics 2012: The inspiring women fighting for gold