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Paralympic Games
U.S. athlete Isaac Jean-Paul said although his grandmother died last year, he still made sure she had "the best seat in the house."
"I really want to be a legend," Jessica Long said.
Anytime we get the chance to put our sport on the world stage, its really fun to put on a show, said three-time Paralympian Matt Simpson.
Jaco van Gass also set a new world record for speed.
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The first-of-its-kind opening ceremony featured a Parade of Nations against a backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks.
I left Syria in a wheelchair and I want to send a message of perseverance and hope to everyone who feels miserable or bad about themselves," says one athlete.
Robert Griswold targeted and groomed the younger swimmer, who required medical care after being assaulted, according to a lawsuit.
The father of Anastasiia Laletina a biathlete who was supposed to compete in a race Tuesday is a Ukrainian soldier, according to her team.
Oksana Masters said she felt "selfish, helpless, and guilty" for competing at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing as war raged in Ukraine.
The runner from Cape Verde said she had been with her partner and running guide for 11 years prior to the proposal.