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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 25: The Paralympic Agito logo and general signage is seen at the Arc de Triomphe ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympics on August 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Samuel Ingram of Great Britain (Blue) competes in the Judo -90 kg match against Olivier Cugnon de Servicourt of France at the Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium during day 3 of the Paralympic games on September 9, 2008 in Bejing, China (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 08: He Junquan of China, who lost both arms, carries a bouquet of flowers between his neck and shoulder after winning the silver medal in the Men’s 50m Backstroke – S5 Final at the National Aquatics Center during day two of the 2008 Paralympic Games September 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
Brazil’s Jefferson Goncalves reacts after scoring a goal in the men’s 5-a-side football match against Spain during the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the Olympic Green hockey field in Beijing on September 9, 2008. Brazil defeated Spain 1-0 in a sport where each team fields four blind players and one visually impaired goalkeeper. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP via Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 13: Lucas Prado of Brazil (L) and his guide celebrate gold in the Men’s 200m dash at the National Stadium during day seven of the 2008 Paralypic Games on September 13, 2008 in Bejing, China. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
1992: Stuart Braye of Great Britain prepares to start the 400 metres event at the 1992 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Gray Mortimore/Allsport
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Jonnie Peacock of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the Men’s 100m – T44 Final on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Peter Mcguire of Great Britain tosses the ball while considering a shot during the Mixed Boccia Individual – BC4 quarter finals on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 6, 2012 in London, England. Peter Mcguire lost to Dirceu Jose Pinto of Brazil. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Arnu Fourie passes over to last leg Oscar Pistorius of South Africa in the Men’s 4x100m relay T42/T46 Final on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Robin Theryoung of the USA competes in the Goalball match between the USA and Germany at Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium during day five of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)
24 Aug 1996: Jefferon Davis of Jamaica throws the javelin at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 04:Bronze medalist Monica Graziana Contrafatto of Team Italy, gold medalist Ambra Sabatini of Team Italy and silver medalist Martina Caironi of Team Italy celebrate after competing in the Women’s 100m – T63 Final on day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 14: April Holmes of the United States (C) crosses the finish line ahead of Andrea Scherney of Austria (L) and Katrin Green of Germany (R) to winning the final of the Women’s 100M -T44 Athletics event at the National Stadium during day eight of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on September 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Andrew Wong/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jiri Jezek of the Czech Republic reacts to winning the Men’s Indiviual C4 Time Trial on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 09: Marie-Amelie Le Fur of France poses after setting a new world record in the Women’s Long Jump – T44 final during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olymic stadium on September 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images for Tokyo 2020)
24 Oct 2000: Erin Popovich of the USA on the starting blocks during the Woman’s 100m Breaststroke at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games held at the Sydney International Aquatic Center in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jiri Jezek of the Czech Republic reacts to winning the Men’s Indiviual C4 Time Trial on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Zsuzsanna Krajnyak of Team Hungary competes against Jing Rong of Team China during wheelchair fencing Women’s Epee Team Preliminary competition on day 3 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B on August 27, 2021 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 27: The Australian Silver Medal winning team of Stephen Wilson, Heath Francis, Don Elgin and Neil Fuller lead the Greek crowd in a Mexican wave after coming second in the Mens 4 x 400m T42-46 Relay Final during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in the Sports Complex on September 27, 2004 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Adekunie Adesoji of Nigeria competes in the 100m T12 at the National Stadium during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China.(Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 20 : Ben Austin of Australia celabrates winning gold at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 20, 2004 at the Swimming Pool in the Olympic Sports Complex Aquatic Centre in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
SYDNEY – OCTOBER 28: Players of Team USA hugs each other in the Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Medal Game against Team Great Britain during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games on October 28, 2000 at Sydney Superdome in Sydney, Australia. Team USA won 57-54. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Abdellatif Baka of Algeria celebrates as he wins gold during the Men’s 800m T13 final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
22 Aug 1996: Stefan Kleekamm of Germany competes in the equestrian competion during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 17: Jessica Long of the United States is congratulated by her team mate Mallory Weggemann of the United States after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley – SM8 Final on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: The scraps and scuffs on the wheelchairs during the Wheelchair Rugby match between Sweden and Belgium on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Basketball Arena on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: The Australia women’s wheelchair basketball team huddle together as they celebrate their victory during the Group A Preliminary Women’s Wheelchair Basketball match between Australia and Brazil on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Basketball Arena on August 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 08: Jordan Raynes of Great Britain lies looking dejected in the goal mouth after the Ukraine scored a goal in the Seven-A-Side Football match between Great Britain and the Ukraine at Olympic Green Hockey Field B during day two of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Aug 1992: Tony Volpentest gets ready to start the 200 metres event during the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. Volpentest won the gold medal. \ Mandatory Credit: Gray Mortimore/Allsport
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 28: Argentina players celebrate scoring, but lose in the Penalty shoot out against Brazil in the Football 5-a-side B1 Gold Medal match between Brazil and Argentina on September 28, 2004 at the Olympic Hockey Centre during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games at the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
LONGFIELD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Alessandro Zanardi of Italy celebrates on the podium with his Gold medal after winning the Men’s Individual H4 Time Trialon day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in Longfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
24 Oct 2000: Cheri Becerra of USA celebrates winning the Gold medal in the Womens 400 metres T54 final at Stadium Australia during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.xDIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Matt Turner/ALLSPORT
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump – T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 20: Mie Yaosa of Japan serves during the Women’s Singles 1st round match for the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 20, 2004 at the Olympic Tennis Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)
Nigerian athlete Ajibola Adeoye is congratulated after winnning the 100 metres event for single-arm amputees at the Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain, September 1992. Adeoye won with a time of 10.72 seconds, setting a new Paralympic record. (Photo by Gray Mortimore/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 15: Team USA celebrates after winning the Gold after their Wheelchair Basketball match against Germany at the National Indoor Stadium during day eight of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 16: Players of Russia (wearing white jersey) fight with players of Ukraine after Russia lost the final match by 1-2 in the Five-A-Side Football between Russia and Ukraine at Olympic Green Hockey Field A during day eleven of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 17, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Members of the United States console each other after losing to China at the Women’s Sitting Volleyball final Gold Medal match on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 7, 2012 in London, England. The United States lost the match 3-1, securing a Silver Medal position. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
21 Aug 1996: The logo of the 1996 Paralympic Games on the floor during Great Britain’s 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsport
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Marcel Hug of Switzerland looks on during the Men’s 400m T54 Final on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
France’s Mandy Francois-Elie celebrates after winning the Women’s 100 metres T37 athletics final during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Park in east London, on September 2, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
SYDNEY – OCTOBER 26: Team Korea sets the ball up in Men’s Sitting Volleyball Quaterfinals against Team USA during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games on October 26, 2000 at Pavillion 3 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Wescley Oliveira of Brazil and teammate Wellington Platini block during the Men’s Sitting Volleyball Preliminaries Pool B match between Brazil and Rwanda on day 2 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on August 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
The US Paralympics team on the tarmac beside ‘The Flying Dutchman’, a Douglas DC-7 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, ahead of their journey to compete in the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome, location unspecified, 1960. The 1960 Summer Paralympics ran from 18th to 25th September. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Alejandro Sanchez Palomero of Team Spain exits the swim portion of the men’s PTS4 Triathlon on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Odaiba Marine Park on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
27 Oct 2000: Bart Dodson of USA gets comfort from officials after winning Gold in the men’s 200m T51 Final during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT
21 Oct 2000: Liesel Tesch of Australia in action during the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball match between Australia v Great Britain at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics Games, Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/ALLSPORT
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 02: Martina Caironi of Team Italy competes in the Women’s Long Jump – T63 Final on day 9 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadiumon September 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
17 Aug 1996: A discus competitor prepares to throw at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole /Allsport
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Marcel Hug of Team Switzerland on his way to winning gold in the Men’s 5000m – T54 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
22 Oct 2000: Trischa Zorn of USA in action whilst winning a silver medal in the Womens 100m Breaststroke SB12 Final at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney, Australia. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit:Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Sarah Storey of Great Britain celebrates after winning the Women’s Individual C5 Pursuit Cycling on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Velodrome on August 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
20 Aug 1996: Cheri Becerra of the USA in action at Olympic Stadium during the women’s 200m T53 semi-finals during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/Allsport
Beatrice Hess of France displays her seven gold medals won at the 11th Paralympic Summer Games in Sydney, 28 October 2000. Hess who won her seventh medal in the victorious french women’s 4 x 50m medley relay team, eclipsed her previous six gold medals won at the Atlanta Paralympics. AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD (Photo by Greg Wood / AFP) (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 11: (CHINA OUT) Cristina Gonzalves of Portugal competes in the Mixed Team – BC1-2 Semifinal 2 Boccia match between Spain and Portugal at the Fencing Hall during day five of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 03: Matt Stutzman of the United States competes in the Men’s Individual Compound Archery – Open on day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at The Royal Artillery Barracks on September 3, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 16: (CHINA OUT) Andrea Zimmerer (L) and Monika Sikora Weinmann of Germany compete in the Women’s Team – Class 4/5 Table Tennis match between Andrea Zimmerer, Monika Sikora Weinmann of Germany and Ren Guixiang, Gu Gai of China at the Peking University Gymnasium during day ten of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 16, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: The cauldron burns as athletes compete in the Women’s 1500m – T54 heats on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
22 Oct 2000: Marlon Ray Shirley and Roderick Green of the USA relax after competing in the Men’s Long Jump final during the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images
24 Aug 1996: Steven Welsh and Vance Parmelly celebrate after defeating David Hall and Mark Connell of the Netherlands to capture the gold medal in the doubles tennis competition held at Stone Mountain during the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Antonio Marques of Portugal is thrown in the air as he celebrates winning the silver medal in the BC4 Boccia at the Fencing Hall of National Convention Centre during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Pattaya Tadtong of Thailand celebrates winning Gold in the Individual BC1 Boccia on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Samuel Ingram of Great Britain (Blue) competes in the Judo -90 kg match against Olivier Cugnon de Servicourt of France at the Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium during day 3 of the Paralympic games on September 9, 2008 in Bejing, China (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Samuel Ingram of Great Britain (Blue) competes in the Judo -90 kg match against Olivier Cugnon de Servicourt of France at the Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium during day 3 of the Paralympic games on September 9, 2008 in Bejing, China (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 08: He Junquan of China, who lost both arms, carries a bouquet of flowers between his neck and shoulder after winning the silver medal in the Men’s 50m Backstroke – S5 Final at the National Aquatics Center during day two of the 2008 Paralympic Games September 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 08: He Junquan of China, who lost both arms, carries a bouquet of flowers between his neck and shoulder after winning the silver medal in the Men’s 50m Backstroke – S5 Final at the National Aquatics Center during day two of the 2008 Paralympic Games September 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
Brazil’s Jefferson Goncalves reacts after scoring a goal in the men’s 5-a-side football match against Spain during the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the Olympic Green hockey field in Beijing on September 9, 2008. Brazil defeated Spain 1-0 in a sport where each team fields four blind players and one visually impaired goalkeeper. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil’s Jefferson Goncalves reacts after scoring a goal in the men’s 5-a-side football match against Spain during the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the Olympic Green hockey field in Beijing on September 9, 2008. Brazil defeated Spain 1-0 in a sport where each team fields four blind players and one visually impaired goalkeeper. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP via Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 13: Lucas Prado of Brazil (L) and his guide celebrate gold in the Men’s 200m dash at the National Stadium during day seven of the 2008 Paralypic Games on September 13, 2008 in Bejing, China. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 13: Lucas Prado of Brazil (L) and his guide celebrate gold in the Men’s 200m dash at the National Stadium during day seven of the 2008 Paralypic Games on September 13, 2008 in Bejing, China. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
1992: Stuart Braye of Great Britain prepares to start the 400 metres event at the 1992 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Gray Mortimore/Allsport
1992: Stuart Braye of Great Britain prepares to start the 400 metres event at the 1992 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Gray Mortimore/Allsport
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Jonnie Peacock of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the Men’s 100m – T44 Final on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Jonnie Peacock of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the Men’s 100m – T44 Final on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Peter Mcguire of Great Britain tosses the ball while considering a shot during the Mixed Boccia Individual – BC4 quarter finals on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 6, 2012 in London, England. Peter Mcguire lost to Dirceu Jose Pinto of Brazil. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Peter Mcguire of Great Britain tosses the ball while considering a shot during the Mixed Boccia Individual – BC4 quarter finals on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 6, 2012 in London, England. Peter Mcguire lost to Dirceu Jose Pinto of Brazil. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Arnu Fourie passes over to last leg Oscar Pistorius of South Africa in the Men’s 4x100m relay T42/T46 Final on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Arnu Fourie passes over to last leg Oscar Pistorius of South Africa in the Men’s 4x100m relay T42/T46 Final on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Robin Theryoung of the USA competes in the Goalball match between the USA and Germany at Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium during day five of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Robin Theryoung of the USA competes in the Goalball match between the USA and Germany at Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium during day five of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)
24 Aug 1996: Jefferon Davis of Jamaica throws the javelin at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
24 Aug 1996: Jefferon Davis of Jamaica throws the javelin at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 04:Bronze medalist Monica Graziana Contrafatto of Team Italy, gold medalist Ambra Sabatini of Team Italy and silver medalist Martina Caironi of Team Italy celebrate after competing in the Women’s 100m – T63 Final on day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 04:Bronze medalist Monica Graziana Contrafatto of Team Italy, gold medalist Ambra Sabatini of Team Italy and silver medalist Martina Caironi of Team Italy celebrate after competing in the Women’s 100m – T63 Final on day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 14: April Holmes of the United States (C) crosses the finish line ahead of Andrea Scherney of Austria (L) and Katrin Green of Germany (R) to winning the final of the Women’s 100M -T44 Athletics event at the National Stadium during day eight of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on September 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Andrew Wong/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 14: April Holmes of the United States (C) crosses the finish line ahead of Andrea Scherney of Austria (L) and Katrin Green of Germany (R) to winning the final of the Women’s 100M -T44 Athletics event at the National Stadium during day eight of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on September 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Andrew Wong/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jiri Jezek of the Czech Republic reacts to winning the Men’s Indiviual C4 Time Trial on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jiri Jezek of the Czech Republic reacts to winning the Men’s Indiviual C4 Time Trial on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 09: Marie-Amelie Le Fur of France poses after setting a new world record in the Women’s Long Jump – T44 final during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olymic stadium on September 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images for Tokyo 2020)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 09: Marie-Amelie Le Fur of France poses after setting a new world record in the Women’s Long Jump – T44 final during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olymic stadium on September 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images for Tokyo 2020)
24 Oct 2000: Erin Popovich of the USA on the starting blocks during the Woman’s 100m Breaststroke at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games held at the Sydney International Aquatic Center in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT
24 Oct 2000: Erin Popovich of the USA on the starting blocks during the Woman’s 100m Breaststroke at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games held at the Sydney International Aquatic Center in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jiri Jezek of the Czech Republic reacts to winning the Men’s Indiviual C4 Time Trial on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jiri Jezek of the Czech Republic reacts to winning the Men’s Indiviual C4 Time Trial on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Zsuzsanna Krajnyak of Team Hungary competes against Jing Rong of Team China during wheelchair fencing Women’s Epee Team Preliminary competition on day 3 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B on August 27, 2021 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Zsuzsanna Krajnyak of Team Hungary competes against Jing Rong of Team China during wheelchair fencing Women’s Epee Team Preliminary competition on day 3 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B on August 27, 2021 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 27: The Australian Silver Medal winning team of Stephen Wilson, Heath Francis, Don Elgin and Neil Fuller lead the Greek crowd in a Mexican wave after coming second in the Mens 4 x 400m T42-46 Relay Final during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in the Sports Complex on September 27, 2004 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 27: The Australian Silver Medal winning team of Stephen Wilson, Heath Francis, Don Elgin and Neil Fuller lead the Greek crowd in a Mexican wave after coming second in the Mens 4 x 400m T42-46 Relay Final during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in the Sports Complex on September 27, 2004 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Adekunie Adesoji of Nigeria competes in the 100m T12 at the National Stadium during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China.(Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Adekunie Adesoji of Nigeria competes in the 100m T12 at the National Stadium during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China.(Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 20 : Ben Austin of Australia celabrates winning gold at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 20, 2004 at the Swimming Pool in the Olympic Sports Complex Aquatic Centre in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 20 : Ben Austin of Australia celabrates winning gold at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 20, 2004 at the Swimming Pool in the Olympic Sports Complex Aquatic Centre in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
SYDNEY – OCTOBER 28: Players of Team USA hugs each other in the Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Medal Game against Team Great Britain during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games on October 28, 2000 at Sydney Superdome in Sydney, Australia. Team USA won 57-54. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
SYDNEY – OCTOBER 28: Players of Team USA hugs each other in the Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Medal Game against Team Great Britain during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games on October 28, 2000 at Sydney Superdome in Sydney, Australia. Team USA won 57-54. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Abdellatif Baka of Algeria celebrates as he wins gold during the Men’s 800m T13 final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Abdellatif Baka of Algeria celebrates as he wins gold during the Men’s 800m T13 final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
22 Aug 1996: Stefan Kleekamm of Germany competes in the equestrian competion during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
22 Aug 1996: Stefan Kleekamm of Germany competes in the equestrian competion during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 17: Jessica Long of the United States is congratulated by her team mate Mallory Weggemann of the United States after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley – SM8 Final on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 17: Jessica Long of the United States is congratulated by her team mate Mallory Weggemann of the United States after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley – SM8 Final on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: The scraps and scuffs on the wheelchairs during the Wheelchair Rugby match between Sweden and Belgium on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Basketball Arena on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: The scraps and scuffs on the wheelchairs during the Wheelchair Rugby match between Sweden and Belgium on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Basketball Arena on September 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: The Australia women’s wheelchair basketball team huddle together as they celebrate their victory during the Group A Preliminary Women’s Wheelchair Basketball match between Australia and Brazil on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Basketball Arena on August 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: The Australia women’s wheelchair basketball team huddle together as they celebrate their victory during the Group A Preliminary Women’s Wheelchair Basketball match between Australia and Brazil on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Basketball Arena on August 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 08: Jordan Raynes of Great Britain lies looking dejected in the goal mouth after the Ukraine scored a goal in the Seven-A-Side Football match between Great Britain and the Ukraine at Olympic Green Hockey Field B during day two of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 08: Jordan Raynes of Great Britain lies looking dejected in the goal mouth after the Ukraine scored a goal in the Seven-A-Side Football match between Great Britain and the Ukraine at Olympic Green Hockey Field B during day two of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Aug 1992: Tony Volpentest gets ready to start the 200 metres event during the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. Volpentest won the gold medal. \ Mandatory Credit: Gray Mortimore/Allsport
Aug 1992: Tony Volpentest gets ready to start the 200 metres event during the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. Volpentest won the gold medal. \ Mandatory Credit: Gray Mortimore/Allsport
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 28: Argentina players celebrate scoring, but lose in the Penalty shoot out against Brazil in the Football 5-a-side B1 Gold Medal match between Brazil and Argentina on September 28, 2004 at the Olympic Hockey Centre during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games at the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 28: Argentina players celebrate scoring, but lose in the Penalty shoot out against Brazil in the Football 5-a-side B1 Gold Medal match between Brazil and Argentina on September 28, 2004 at the Olympic Hockey Centre during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games at the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
LONGFIELD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Alessandro Zanardi of Italy celebrates on the podium with his Gold medal after winning the Men’s Individual H4 Time Trialon day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in Longfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONGFIELD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Alessandro Zanardi of Italy celebrates on the podium with his Gold medal after winning the Men’s Individual H4 Time Trialon day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch on September 5, 2012 in Longfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
24 Oct 2000: Cheri Becerra of USA celebrates winning the Gold medal in the Womens 400 metres T54 final at Stadium Australia during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.xDIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Matt Turner/ALLSPORT
24 Oct 2000: Cheri Becerra of USA celebrates winning the Gold medal in the Womens 400 metres T54 final at Stadium Australia during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.xDIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Matt Turner/ALLSPORT
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump – T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump – T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 20: Mie Yaosa of Japan serves during the Women’s Singles 1st round match for the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 20, 2004 at the Olympic Tennis Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GREECE – SEPTEMBER 20: Mie Yaosa of Japan serves during the Women’s Singles 1st round match for the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 20, 2004 at the Olympic Tennis Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)
Nigerian athlete Ajibola Adeoye is congratulated after winnning the 100 metres event for single-arm amputees at the Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain, September 1992. Adeoye won with a time of 10.72 seconds, setting a new Paralympic record. (Photo by Gray Mortimore/Getty Images)
Nigerian athlete Ajibola Adeoye is congratulated after winnning the 100 metres event for single-arm amputees at the Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain, September 1992. Adeoye won with a time of 10.72 seconds, setting a new Paralympic record. (Photo by Gray Mortimore/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 15: Team USA celebrates after winning the Gold after their Wheelchair Basketball match against Germany at the National Indoor Stadium during day eight of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 15: Team USA celebrates after winning the Gold after their Wheelchair Basketball match against Germany at the National Indoor Stadium during day eight of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 16: Players of Russia (wearing white jersey) fight with players of Ukraine after Russia lost the final match by 1-2 in the Five-A-Side Football between Russia and Ukraine at Olympic Green Hockey Field A during day eleven of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 17, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 16: Players of Russia (wearing white jersey) fight with players of Ukraine after Russia lost the final match by 1-2 in the Five-A-Side Football between Russia and Ukraine at Olympic Green Hockey Field A during day eleven of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 17, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Members of the United States console each other after losing to China at the Women’s Sitting Volleyball final Gold Medal match on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 7, 2012 in London, England. The United States lost the match 3-1, securing a Silver Medal position. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Members of the United States console each other after losing to China at the Women’s Sitting Volleyball final Gold Medal match on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 7, 2012 in London, England. The United States lost the match 3-1, securing a Silver Medal position. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
21 Aug 1996: The logo of the 1996 Paralympic Games on the floor during Great Britain’s 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsport
21 Aug 1996: The logo of the 1996 Paralympic Games on the floor during Great Britain’s 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsport
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Marcel Hug of Switzerland looks on during the Men’s 400m T54 Final on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Marcel Hug of Switzerland looks on during the Men’s 400m T54 Final on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
France’s Mandy Francois-Elie celebrates after winning the Women’s 100 metres T37 athletics final during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Park in east London, on September 2, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
France’s Mandy Francois-Elie celebrates after winning the Women’s 100 metres T37 athletics final during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Park in east London, on September 2, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
SYDNEY – OCTOBER 26: Team Korea sets the ball up in Men’s Sitting Volleyball Quaterfinals against Team USA during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games on October 26, 2000 at Pavillion 3 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
SYDNEY – OCTOBER 26: Team Korea sets the ball up in Men’s Sitting Volleyball Quaterfinals against Team USA during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games on October 26, 2000 at Pavillion 3 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Wescley Oliveira of Brazil and teammate Wellington Platini block during the Men’s Sitting Volleyball Preliminaries Pool B match between Brazil and Rwanda on day 2 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on August 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Wescley Oliveira of Brazil and teammate Wellington Platini block during the Men’s Sitting Volleyball Preliminaries Pool B match between Brazil and Rwanda on day 2 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on August 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
The US Paralympics team on the tarmac beside ‘The Flying Dutchman’, a Douglas DC-7 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, ahead of their journey to compete in the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome, location unspecified, 1960. The 1960 Summer Paralympics ran from 18th to 25th September. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
The US Paralympics team on the tarmac beside ‘The Flying Dutchman’, a Douglas DC-7 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, ahead of their journey to compete in the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome, location unspecified, 1960. The 1960 Summer Paralympics ran from 18th to 25th September. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Alejandro Sanchez Palomero of Team Spain exits the swim portion of the men’s PTS4 Triathlon on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Odaiba Marine Park on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Alejandro Sanchez Palomero of Team Spain exits the swim portion of the men’s PTS4 Triathlon on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Odaiba Marine Park on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
27 Oct 2000: Bart Dodson of USA gets comfort from officials after winning Gold in the men’s 200m T51 Final during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT
27 Oct 2000: Bart Dodson of USA gets comfort from officials after winning Gold in the men’s 200m T51 Final during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT
21 Oct 2000: Liesel Tesch of Australia in action during the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball match between Australia v Great Britain at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics Games, Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/ALLSPORT
21 Oct 2000: Liesel Tesch of Australia in action during the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball match between Australia v Great Britain at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics Games, Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/ALLSPORT
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 02: Martina Caironi of Team Italy competes in the Women’s Long Jump – T63 Final on day 9 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadiumon September 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 02: Martina Caironi of Team Italy competes in the Women’s Long Jump – T63 Final on day 9 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadiumon September 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
17 Aug 1996: A discus competitor prepares to throw at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole /Allsport
17 Aug 1996: A discus competitor prepares to throw at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole /Allsport
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Marcel Hug of Team Switzerland on his way to winning gold in the Men’s 5000m – T54 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 28: Marcel Hug of Team Switzerland on his way to winning gold in the Men’s 5000m – T54 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
22 Oct 2000: Trischa Zorn of USA in action whilst winning a silver medal in the Womens 100m Breaststroke SB12 Final at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney, Australia. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit:Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT
22 Oct 2000: Trischa Zorn of USA in action whilst winning a silver medal in the Womens 100m Breaststroke SB12 Final at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney, Australia. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit:Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Sarah Storey of Great Britain celebrates after winning the Women’s Individual C5 Pursuit Cycling on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Velodrome on August 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Sarah Storey of Great Britain celebrates after winning the Women’s Individual C5 Pursuit Cycling on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Velodrome on August 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
20 Aug 1996: Cheri Becerra of the USA in action at Olympic Stadium during the women’s 200m T53 semi-finals during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/Allsport
20 Aug 1996: Cheri Becerra of the USA in action at Olympic Stadium during the women’s 200m T53 semi-finals during the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/Allsport
Beatrice Hess of France displays her seven gold medals won at the 11th Paralympic Summer Games in Sydney, 28 October 2000. Hess who won her seventh medal in the victorious french women’s 4 x 50m medley relay team, eclipsed her previous six gold medals won at the Atlanta Paralympics. AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD (Photo by Greg Wood / AFP) (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)
Beatrice Hess of France displays her seven gold medals won at the 11th Paralympic Summer Games in Sydney, 28 October 2000. Hess who won her seventh medal in the victorious french women’s 4 x 50m medley relay team, eclipsed her previous six gold medals won at the Atlanta Paralympics. AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD (Photo by Greg Wood / AFP) (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 11: (CHINA OUT) Cristina Gonzalves of Portugal competes in the Mixed Team – BC1-2 Semifinal 2 Boccia match between Spain and Portugal at the Fencing Hall during day five of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 11: (CHINA OUT) Cristina Gonzalves of Portugal competes in the Mixed Team – BC1-2 Semifinal 2 Boccia match between Spain and Portugal at the Fencing Hall during day five of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 03: Matt Stutzman of the United States competes in the Men’s Individual Compound Archery – Open on day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at The Royal Artillery Barracks on September 3, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 03: Matt Stutzman of the United States competes in the Men’s Individual Compound Archery – Open on day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at The Royal Artillery Barracks on September 3, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 16: (CHINA OUT) Andrea Zimmerer (L) and Monika Sikora Weinmann of Germany compete in the Women’s Team – Class 4/5 Table Tennis match between Andrea Zimmerer, Monika Sikora Weinmann of Germany and Ren Guixiang, Gu Gai of China at the Peking University Gymnasium during day ten of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 16, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 16: (CHINA OUT) Andrea Zimmerer (L) and Monika Sikora Weinmann of Germany compete in the Women’s Team – Class 4/5 Table Tennis match between Andrea Zimmerer, Monika Sikora Weinmann of Germany and Ren Guixiang, Gu Gai of China at the Peking University Gymnasium during day ten of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 16, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: The cauldron burns as athletes compete in the Women’s 1500m – T54 heats on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: The cauldron burns as athletes compete in the Women’s 1500m – T54 heats on day 8 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
22 Oct 2000: Marlon Ray Shirley and Roderick Green of the USA relax after competing in the Men’s Long Jump final during the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images
22 Oct 2000: Marlon Ray Shirley and Roderick Green of the USA relax after competing in the Men’s Long Jump final during the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images
24 Aug 1996: Steven Welsh and Vance Parmelly celebrate after defeating David Hall and Mark Connell of the Netherlands to capture the gold medal in the doubles tennis competition held at Stone Mountain during the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory
24 Aug 1996: Steven Welsh and Vance Parmelly celebrate after defeating David Hall and Mark Connell of the Netherlands to capture the gold medal in the doubles tennis competition held at Stone Mountain during the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Antonio Marques of Portugal is thrown in the air as he celebrates winning the silver medal in the BC4 Boccia at the Fencing Hall of National Convention Centre during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
BEIJING – SEPTEMBER 09: Antonio Marques of Portugal is thrown in the air as he celebrates winning the silver medal in the BC4 Boccia at the Fencing Hall of National Convention Centre during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Pattaya Tadtong of Thailand celebrates winning Gold in the Individual BC1 Boccia on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Pattaya Tadtong of Thailand celebrates winning Gold in the Individual BC1 Boccia on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCel on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)