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Paralympic triathlon events in Seine River postponed due to poor water quality
Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall. The 11 para triathl... -
College gymnast shot and killed near University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Police
A Chicago-area college student, who was a gymnast at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was shot and killed in an apartment late Friday night, Whitewater police said.
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A Ukrainian Paralympian left the warfront to compete in Paris. His mind is on his platoon in ‘hell'
Ukrainian volleyball player Dmytro Melnyk had to leave behind platoon of 35 soldiers on the front lines of the war against Russia to compete in Paris.
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‘It can be just as exciting as the Olympics': What a Paralympian wishes audiences knew
Wheelchair racing gold medalist Daniel Romanchuk is an elite athlete who gets to the finish line in a different way.
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What is the meaning of the Paralympic logo?
The Paralympics and Olympics don’t have the same logo.
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Afghan taekwondo para-athlete makes history with first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team
Zakia Khudadadi has made history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal.
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Team USA keeps Olympic training center, other facilities open for Paralympians for the first time
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is giving its Paralympians an advantage long held by its Olympians: a training facility of their own.
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Here's how much athletes at the Paris Paralympics earn for winning medals
While the International Paralympic Committee does not dole out prize money for winning medals, several countries do reward their athletes with medal bonuses.
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12 US Paralympians to watch at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games
Here are some standouts from the U.S. Paralympic team to watch in Paris.
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New Jersey mom breaks swimming world record at first Paralympic Games, wins silver amid ‘bullying'
In an interview with NBC after her silver medal win, the mother of three said she was unable to celebrate her world record because she’s been dealing with tension from fellow Paralympians.
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Team USA's Sarah Adam makes history in wheelchair rugby at Paralympics
Sarah Adam became the first American to score in wheelchair rugby at the Paralympics during Team USA’s win over Canada on Thursday.
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Jurgen Klopp cheers on longtime friend at Paris Paralympics
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was at the Paris Paralympics on Thursday to support a longtime friend competing in para badminton.
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WATCH: Snoop Dogg narrates thrilling hype video for 2024 Paralympics
Who’s ready for some more thrilling competition in Paris? Snoop Dogg surely is.
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From a life-changing moment to the Paralympics: Rose Hollermann's inspiring journey
Four-time Paralympian Rose Hollermann used a life-changing moment as motivation and inspiration to get to the top of her sport in wheelchair basketball where she will be competing at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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Snoop Dogg was there in spirit to start the 2024 Paralympics
After becoming the unofficial spokesman for the Paris Olympics, Snoop Dogg had a presence on NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, voicing a welcome video for athletes and spectators.
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Ilona Maher stuns in her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
The Olympic rugby player is the coveted cover star of the outlet’s September digital issue after helping Team USA win bronze in Paris.
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See Simone Biles pose with her 11 Olympic medals in new photos
After taking home four more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the GOAT celebrated being the most decorated gymnast of all time with a new photoshoot.