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A Japanese runner shattered a world record while 439 athletes from 57 nations competed in Morocco's first-ever World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Brazil dominated the medals table with 38 golds as emerging stars and Paralympic champions delivered inspiring performances across three days.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
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.
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.
Mohammed Youssef Othman claimed gold in the 100m wheelchair race at Dubai's Fazza Para Athletics Championships, winning on the very track where he trains every day. The 22-year-old's victory kicked off a strong showing for UAE athletes at the international competition.