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BRITISH cyclist Kadeena Cox was left heartbroken after missing out on a medal in the velodrome at the Paris Paralympics. The 33-year-old, a huge gold medal hope for the British team, was going in the women’s C4-5 500m time trial final but suffered a fall just seconds into her run. Cox appeared unsteady as she […]

Huge ParalympicsGB gold medal hope Kadeena Cox left sobbing on floor after suffering nightmare fall seconds into event

PARIS (AP) — Track cyclist Caroline Groot of the Netherlands won the first gold medal of the Paralympic Games and Chinese Paralympians claimed four on the first day of competition Thursday. Groot won the final of the 500-meter time trial in women’s track cycling for the C4 and C5...

Track cyclist Caroline Groot wins Paralympic Games' first gold, Chinese athletes take 4 more

24/7 Wall St.

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the United States blew every other country out of the water by winning a total of 126 gold, silver, and bronze medals. It wasn’t particularly a surprise, especially since Russia did not compete this year, being under international sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine. Going into the Games, the […]
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USA vs China: Who Ended Up With More Olympic Medals?

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Watch: 2024 Olympics: Paychecks for Team USA Gold Medal Winners Revealed. A lot of winners will be leaving Paris with medals and some cash in hand. When athletes make their way to the winners' podium at the 2024 Paralympics to take home their gold, silver or bronze medal, they’ll also be taking some money. Although funding varies by country, equal pay is a highlight for many this year.

2024 Paris Paralympics: Paychecks for Medal Winners Revealed

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon won a gold medal Friday in the men’s 100-meter freestyle S4, his third career Paralympic gold medal and Israel’s second in as many days in Paris. Dadaon, 23, finished the race with a time of 1:20.25, finishing nearly a second and a half ahead...

Ami Dadaon wins Israel’s second Paralympics gold medal after setting new record in 100m freestyle

Paris Paralympics, Day 1 Finals: Poppy Maskill Sets S14 100 Fly World Record. It took all of seven events at the Paris Paralympics for us to see our first world record, courtesy of Poppy Maskill. She had to outduel the co-holders of the record head-to-head. The British youngster went 1:03.00...

Paris Paralympics, Day 1 Finals: Poppy Maskill Sets S14 100 Fly World Record

BRITAIN’S Paralympic hopefuls lined up for the opening ceremony of the games in Paris last night. Tennis champ Lucy Shuker and basketball’s Terry Bywater were Team GB flagbearers. Lucy said: “It’s a dream come true to carry the flag at the biggest sporting event in the world. “When I was told, I started crying. Team-mates […]

Britain’s Paralympics 2024 hopefuls line up for opening ceremony of Games in Paris

The 2024 Paris Paralympics kicked off on Wednesday, with swimming, wheelchair basketball, dancing Phrygian Caps, and more taking center stage​ this week. With 549 medal events spanning 22 sports, a record 4,400 athletes from 168 delegations, plus the most women's sports athletes and events in competition history, this year's Paralympics are capping off an exceptional summer of international sports.

2024 Paralympics Pick Up in Paris

A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde in glorious conditions. As with the Olympic Games, the Paralympics opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium for the first time in the French...

Spectacular opening ceremony ignites Paris Paralympics

Athlon Sports

Nadia Comaneci is not giving up the fight just yet.

Olympics Legend Nadia Comaneci Has Firm Stance on How To Solve Jordan Chiles Medal Controversy

ESPN

From a Nollywood actress to a married table tennis team, here are nine Paralympic competitors from Africa that are in line for medals at the Games in Paris over the coming days.

Nine African Paralympians to keep a close eye on in Paris

The Mirror US

Everything you need to know about goalball, the unique sport which must be played in complete silence and has been part of the Paralympics for almost 50 years

What is goalball? Paralympics rules for unique game at Paris 2024

Romanian Gymnast Reinforces Judges' Error at Olympics, Calls for Medal Win

As the Paralympics in Paris get underway, here's everything you need to know about boccia, a sport with similarities to bowls and curling and designed for wheelchair athletes

What is boccia? Paralympic 2024 rules for game which is similar to bowls

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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CBS Detroit

Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon barely spoke throughout the most pivotal points of their Paralympic debut.Team USA's mixed doubles para badminton pair offered brief encouragement between points but moved around each other without a word once the shuttlecock was in the air. The 19-year-olds' chemistry was on full display on Thursday at La Chapelle Arena in northern Paris as they defeated India 23-21, 21-11 to start their pursuit of Paralympic gold.Krajewski and Simon already made history as the first U.S. badminton Paralympians and are now chasing their country's first medal in the sport. They need to finish in the top...

Michigan Paralympian aims for Team USA's first badminton medal

PBS NewsHour

Zakia Khudadadi has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal.

Afghan taekwondo athlete makes history by winning first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team

They are a much-loved part of the Mediterranean fauna - pink flamingos can be found stalking the marshland of the south of France. Yet the species could be under threat due to changes in their habitat. Olivia Salazar-Winspear has this report.

France’s flamingos under threat?

Olympic and Paralympic power couple Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall captured hearts online during the Paris Olympics. After Tara secured her first gold medal in the long jump at the Games, the couple’s heartfelt celebration quickly gained attention. A video of Hunter’s surprise welcome home for Tara also went viral.

Davis-Woodhall had her moment when she won gold in Paris, her husband is next at the Paralympics

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Another weekend has a unique cosmic energy that may bring financial luck to some zodiac signs. With the current planetary alignment, some individuals may unlock big financial opportunities that could increase their wealth. The presence of the Moon in Cancer makes a positive impact on the personal and professional sphere. This article provides the best financial predictions and guidance for three zodiac signs. Keep scrolling while we reveal the three lucky zodiac signs for the day.

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Swimmer Ugo Didier collects France's first gold medal at Paris Paralympics

The first medals were won at the Paris Paralympics on Thursday, with swimmer Ugo Didier collecting the host nation’s first gold in euphoric scenes at La...

Swimmer Ugo Didier collects France's first gold medal at Paris Paralympics

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