by the numbers: 2024 Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Paralympic Games featured nonstop highlight reel-worthy moments from incredible female athletes. From record-breaking performances to first-time feats, these Para athletes dominated the field, court, pool, and more. Let’s delve into the jaw-dropping statistics and records from the Paris Games.
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Christie Raleigh-Crossley set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 50m freestyle S9, swimming a time of 27.28 seconds.
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Sarah Adam became the first woman in history to play (and score a goal) for the U.S. Paralympic Rugby Team.
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Christie Raleigh-Crossley set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 50m freestyle S9, swimming a time of 27.28 seconds.
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Sarah Adam became the first woman in history to play (and score a goal) for the U.S. Paralympic Rugby Team.
14.06
Noelle Malkamaki broke her own record in the shot put, throwing 14.06 meters on her way to winning the F46 gold medal.
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Jayci Simon became the first American woman to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal in badminton.
14.06
Noelle Malkamaki broke her own record in the shot put, throwing 14.06 meters on her way to winning the F46 gold medal.
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Jayci Simon became the first American woman to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal in badminton.
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Jessica Long won the gold medal in the 400m freestyle S8 - the same event she won 20 years ago at the Athens Paralympics in 2004.
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Arelle Middleton was one of the youngest Team USA medalists at the Paralympics. The 16-year-old won the silver medal in the F64 shot put.
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Jessica Long won the gold medal in the 400m freestyle S8 - the same event she won 20 years ago at the Athens Paralympics in 2004.
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Arelle Middleton was one of the youngest Team USA medalists at the Paralympics. The 16-year-old won the silver medal in the F64 shot put.
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At 43 years old, Poland’s Barbara Bieganowska-Zajac won her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 1500m T20 race.
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Paralympic taekwondo star Palesha Goverdhan became the first athlete to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal for Nepal.
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At 43 years old, Poland’s Barbara Bieganowska-Zajac won her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 1500m T20 race.
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Paralympic taekwondo star Palesha Goverdhan became the first athlete to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal for Nepal.
21
Thanks to her silver and bronze medal performances in Paris, Tatyana McFadden now owns 21 total para track and field medals — the most of any Team USA para track athlete in history.
40.03
Team USA’s Leanne Smith set a new world record in the 50m freestyle S4, finishing the race in 40.03 seconds to win the gold medal.
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Thanks to her silver and bronze medal performances in Paris, Tatyana McFadden now owns 21 total para track and field medals — the most of any Team USA para track athlete in history.
40.03
Team USA’s Leanne Smith set a new world record in the 50m freestyle S4, finishing the race in 40.03 seconds to win the gold medal.
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Paralympic fencer Saysunee Jana made history in Paris, becoming the first wheelchair fencer to win gold medals in all three fencing disciplines (sabre, épée, and foil).
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China’s Jiang Yuyan was the most successful athlete at the 2024 Paralympics, winning seven gold medals in only ten days. Yuyan won gold in the 50m freestyle S6, 100m freestyle S7, 400m freestyle S6, 100m backstroke S6, 50m butterfly S6, mixed 4×50m freestyle relay 20 points, and mixed 4×50m medley relay 20 points.
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Paralympic fencer Saysunee Jana made history in Paris, becoming the first wheelchair fencer to win gold medals in all three fencing disciplines (sabre, épée, and foil).
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China’s Jiang Yuyan was the most successful athlete at the 2024 Paralympics, winning seven gold medals in only ten days. Yuyan won gold in the 50m freestyle S6, 100m freestyle S7, 400m freestyle S6, 100m backstroke S6, 50m butterfly S6, mixed 4×50m freestyle relay 20 points, and mixed 4×50m medley relay 20 points.
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Nike launched a new Team Go Girls initiative, providing a playbook for organizations to help eliminate the barriers girls face in sports across France following the Paralympics in 50 cities.
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Ali Truwit secured two silver medals in Paris, just 16 months after losing her leg in a shark attack. She took silver in both the 400m S10 freestyle and 100m S10 backstroke events, setting new American records in each.
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Nike launched a new Team Go Girls initiative, providing a playbook for organizations to help eliminate the barriers girls face in sports across France following the Paralympics in 50 cities.
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Ali Truwit secured two silver medals in Paris, just 16 months after losing her leg in a shark attack. She took silver in both the 400m S10 freestyle and 100m S10 backstroke events, setting new American records in each.
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Team USA’s Gia Pergolini became the first American woman to win two consecutive gold medals in the 100m backstroke S13.
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Throughout the Paralympics, 738 total medals were awarded to female athletes.
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Team USA’s Gia Pergolini became the first American woman to win two consecutive gold medals in the 100m backstroke S13.
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Throughout the Paralympics, 738 total medals were awarded to female athletes.
