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Austin Peay State University junior Tahmar Upshaw just became the fastest T46 800-meter runner in history, crushing a record that stood for 14 years. His time puts him within striking distance of the able-bodied world record too.
Paralympic champion Will Ellard just shattered the world record in the 100-meter freestyle for S14 swimmers, cutting half a second off the previous mark. The 2024 gold medalist continues his unstoppable rise in para swimming while inspiring athletes worldwide.
Canada's wheelchair curling team clinched Paralympic gold with a heart-stopping final throw, securing their first win in the sport since 2014. For lead Collinda Joseph, the victory caps a 15-year journey of perseverance after a life-changing train accident.
David Kratochvil, an 18-year-old vision-impaired swimmer from Czechia, shattered a world record that stood for 33 years and became his country's first Para athlete nominated for the prestigious Laureus Awards. The young champion dominated the 2025 World Championships with four golds, proving that dedication knows no limits.
A 65-year-old British war veteran is smashing world records in indoor rowing just months after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Lester Murphy wants to prove that age and illness don't have to limit what's possible.
A visually impaired athlete from a small Indian village has become a national champion in sprinting despite growing up without access to specialized education. Komal Tyagi's journey from struggling in regular school to dominating para-athletics shows what determination can overcome.
Ridzuan Puzi, Malaysia's groundbreaking Paralympic champion who won gold in Rio 2016, is retiring after a decade of shattering expectations and rewriting what's possible for para athletes. His journey from a young boy with cerebral palsy to world record holder has inspired a generation.
A special football program in Jersey is proving that every child deserves a chance to play, make friends, and feel the joy of scoring a goal. Thanks to a new partnership, the program that's been changing lives for five years just got a boost to help even more kids.
Chris White couldn't run a mile two years ago, but he just became the world record holder for the fastest half marathon run by someone with Multiple Sclerosis. The 42-year-old crossed the finish line at Brighton Half Marathon in 1:30:46, proving that an MS diagnosis doesn't have to stop your dreams.
Kayden Beasley was abandoned at birth in a Chinese orphanage without lower legs, but 19 years later he just led Team USA to a gold medal in sled hockey at the 2026 Paralympics. His journey from a small North Carolina town to the podium in Italy proves that passion and family can overcome any obstacle.
Yerbol Khamitov returned home to cheering fans after becoming the first athlete from Kazakhstan to win two medals at a single Winter Paralympics. The 28-year-old biathlete, who lost part of his leg after being shot a decade ago, is now encouraging others with disabilities to discover sports.
Vision-impaired skier Jake Adicoff just became the first openly gay man to win an individual Winter Paralympic title, sweeping all four of his events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. His historic victory is opening doors for LGBTQ+ athletes in spaces where representation has been rare.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
Team USA claimed second place at the 2026 Winter Paralympics with 24 medals, including a historic fifth straight gold in sled hockey. American athletes shattered records and made debuts that proved determination knows no boundaries.
The United States just completed the greatest hockey sweep in Winter Games history, claiming gold in all three Olympic and Paralympic tournaments for the first time ever. Their 6-2 victory over Canada marked an unprecedented fifth consecutive Paralympic title.
Despite a dislocated shoulder, 26-year-old snowboarder Ben Tudhope claimed silver and bronze medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics. His determination made him Australia's joint third most successful Winter Paralympian ever.
Team USA completed an unprecedented clean sweep by winning gold in men's, women's, and Para ice hockey at the same Games. Jack Wallace, who lost his leg at 10, scored a hat trick in front of a record-breaking crowd of nearly 11,000 fans.
South Korean athlete Kim Yoon-ji, 20, just made history by winning five medals at a single Paralympics, breaking her country's all-time record. Her final gold came in her very first attempt at the grueling 20-kilometer cross-country skiing event.
In a heart-stopping finish at the Winter Paralympics, Cai Jiayun won his third gold medal by just two-tenths of a second after studying race video the night before. The 25-year-old's perfect shooting and tactical preparation led to an unforgettable sprint to the line.
Fifteen years after losing his leg in Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake, Ralf Etienne just made history as his country's first Winter Paralympian. With only 80 days of skiing experience, he proved to the world that anything is possible.
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