Paralympics
The Paralympic Village Was Proof That Truly Accessible Cities Can and Should Exist
For two weeks, I saw a blueprint for what it looks like when accessibility is the starting point.
By Emily Flores
The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far
Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.
By Jenna Ryu
Paralympian Ezra Frech on His Back-to-Back Gold Medals and The Art of Manifesting
Literally, he's the manifestation master.
By Aiyana Ishmael
J.K. Rowling’s Latest Target? Transgender Paralympic Sprinter Valentina Petrillo
The Harry Potter author continues to sink to new lows.
By James Factora
Paralympic Archer Sheetal Devi Takes the Internet By Storm After Perfect Bull’s Eye
At just 17 years old, Sheetal Devi is one of four archers who do not have arms competing at the Paris Paralympics.
By Angie Jaime
This Athlete Just Made Paralympic History to Show That Afghan Women "Cannot Be Silenced"
Zakia Khudadadi won the Refugee Paralympic Team's first ever medal.
By Brittney McNamara
Olympic Rings Tattoos Are No Longer Banned at the Paralympics
Previously, athletes were required to cover up any tattoo that was affiliated with a brand or a logo.
By Kara Nesvig
How Young Disabled Athletes Make the Sports World Work for Them
Elite disabled athletes have to battle systemic barriers.
By John Loeppky
8 Of the Youngest Athletes in the History of the Paralympic Games
From Natalia Partyka to Ezra Frech, here are just some of the youngest athletes to compete in the Paralympic games.
By Angie Jaime
How to Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Cheer on Paralympians competing in Paris from August 28 to September 8.
By Angie Jaime
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Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long on Training for the London 2012 Olympics
This 20-year-old gold medalist competes in the international sporting event for athletes with physical disabilities, and is the current world record holder in 20 races.
By Sierra Tishgart