It’s going to be another 12 days of spectacular sportsmanship in Paris. The 2024 Paralympics began on the 28th of August with a spectacular opening ceremony.
This year’s Paralympic game is expected to have 4,400 athletes worldwide competing for a place on the podium.
However, when it comes to Team USA Paralympic athletes competing in Paris this year, just as in the just-ended Olympics, the impact of black athletes can never be left out, and when it comes to their influence on the sports, their performances speak volumes.
This was proved at the just-ended Paris Olympics too. Once again, sports enthusiasts are hoping for the same energy during this Paralympic.
Brief History
The Paralympic Games began in 1948 in a military hospital in the north of London. Since 1988, the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been held in the same host, with Paralympic competitors using the same venues utilized by their Olympic brethren.
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Noah Malone
It’s not “The” Noah Lyles, but Noah Malone, a visually impaired athlete, representing Team USA at the Paralympics with a bronze medal to his credit.
Breanna Clark
Breanna Clark, winner of a gold medal in each of the last two Paralympics in the 400-meter T20 race.
Trevon Jenifer
Trevon Jenifer, a key to the wheelchair basketball team winning gold medals at each of the last two Paralympics.
Ahalya Lettenberger
Ahalya Lettenberger is a former Division I swimmer at Rice University who won a silver medal in the 200-meter individual medley SM7 event during the Tokyo Games.
Arella Middleton
Arella Middleton is one of the youngest Paralympians. The 16-year-old shot putter will be making her Paralympics debut at Paris 2024.
