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Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian
Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympic Games on Monday, representing Italy in Para-athletics in...
Para rower Jacob Wassermann looks to L.A. in 2028 after Paralympic debut
PARIS — The Paralympic learning curve was steep, but worth it for Jacob Wassermann.Less than two years after taking up the sport of para...
Cyclist Mike Sametz withdraws from Paralympic road races with injury
PARIS — Para cyclist Mike Sametz of Calgary has withdrawn from the Paralympic Games in Paris because of injury.The 28-year-old crashed in training for...
‘Murderball’, Boccia and Goalball: Paralympic sports explained
A full-contact team sport that combines elements of rugby, volleyball and handball. Its high-impact, aggressive plays frequently result in noisy collisions and upended wheelchairs.Many...
Where to watch the Paris Paralympics and everything else you need to know
We saw a more traditional Opening Ceremony than the Olympic Games, with the Eiffel Tower lit as a backdrop crowned by a glorious sunset.The...