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Silver medal for Purnomo @Griff88

Melissa Tapper is also competing at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games this year in table tennis. Natalia Partyka did that double in the past. Zehra Nemati did the archery double at Rio 2016.

Tirsek wins only the fifth gold medal in his NPC's history at the Paralympic Games

having an evening to remember in track cycling.

Khudadadi becomes the first refugee to win a medal at the Paralympic Games

I think those are both extremes. I wouldn't really think of disability is an indicator of "health" either, since it can be genetic, illness-related, the result of an accident, etc. Around 15% of the global population is likely disabled, so nations with smaller populations may have a more limited pool of potential athletes. Of course, not every disabled person will want to be athlete either, some will prefer science, arts, politics, etc, so I'd imagine that impacts delegation sizes as well. I think there's also a funding and accessibility element to representation as well, so it's a complex topic.

Chen responds with a WR of her own to take the gold medal

Just for reference, Para track cycling is governed by the UCI as well, so they've just brought the sport in-line with able-bodies track cycling in that case.

Rahimi heading for the final later tonight @MHSN

Swimming events have been very entertaining so far, it must be said.

What a race in the women's S2 100m backstroke! Milimetres in that one, surely?

Didier with some home heroics to start the finals session in swimming

Counting only medals earned by athletes at the Summer Paralympics, that should be the 602nd medal earned by an Italian athlete according the IPC database.

Groot with an impressive ride to snag the first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The one that goes..."Aux Champs-Elysees"

Well, I enjoyed the ceremony. I imagine reactions will be mixed again, but it worked for me.

The cauldron is alive once more

I practice all of my public speeches to Bolero, so this segment is already a win in my opinion

Definitely no shortage of inconic imargery between La Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais and Eiffel Tower.

@heywoodu favorite song from the closing ceremony is back

suit designer deserves a raise. Great design choice

What a fantastic opening number!

La Concorde looking spectacular at the moment.

The OBS feed is live!

Just under one hour to go!