The Paris Paralympics 2024 will be drawing to a close this Sunday, September 8. As usual the sporting event has given millions of people a chance to marvel at individuals who have often surpassed medical expectations and beaten records in their disciplines, thanks to their determination and dedication.
Here are just a very few athletes who have impressed the world:
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Jodie Grinham — a golden pregancy
The British archer won a won gold medal in the mixed team compound archery and bronze in women’s compound archery, all while seven months pregnant. Thanks to her success she became the first pregnant athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics