Brenna Huckaby aims for her fourth gold medal at the Paralympic Games.
Preparing for Her Third Paralympic Games Brenna Huckabee, a 29-year-old American Paralympic snowboarder, is gearing up for her third appearance at the Paralympic Games. Over the years, she has found remarkable success, becoming a four-time Paralympic medalist with three golds and a bronze. Huckabee made her debut at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, where she won […]
Transgender athletes are prohibited from competing in women’s Olympic sports by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
USOPC Excludes Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has decided to exclude transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, following an executive order by President Donald Trump. This policy change was announced on Monday after the USOPC updated its “Athlete Safety Policy” and informed national governing bodies about the […]
US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Thursday placed one of its coaches on leave after the Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete and causing her pain to the point of attempting suicide. was sentenced to Rocky Harris, director of sports and athlete services for […]
US Paralympic stars banned for questioning teammate’s disability
Earlier this month, four US swimmers were banned from the closing ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris for making disparaging comments about other athletes on social media. Jessica Long, Gia Pergolini, Julia Gaffney and Anastasia Pagonis were disciplined for violating U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee rules by appearing to question their teammates' disabilities. According to […]
Paris gives Paralympic Games a send-off for the ages | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
With exploding fireworks, laser beams, breakdancing and a thumping performance from some of France's electronica giants, France said goodbye to the Paralympics on Sunday night with the biggest party in the country's history. A heartwarming summer of sporting achievement in Paris that roared crowds and forever changed the nation's attitude towards sport and disability, and […]
Paralympics: Kinghorn adds fourth medal, Pembroke sets world record | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Sami Kinghorn on Thursday night won four medals in four Paralympic events and attributed his success in Paris to “ensuring that I'm the happiest person in the world” as he prepares to take on the world. The fastest British woman ever to race in a wheelchair, Kinghorn has competed in three Paralympics and this has […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day eight: athletics, table tennis, blind football and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature The left-hander Toomey got going and served back to make it 2-6. She desperately needed the winning run but seconds later she was down 8-2 and Korkut needed three more points to qualify for the final. Share I'm afraid Toomey is gone […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day seven: Storey’s 18th gold, goalball, archery, athletics and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Wells wins bronze medal in Grade V equestrian freestyle The medals continue to flow for Paralympics GB today as Sophie Wells wins her ninth Paralympic medal and her first bronze with a final score of 72.257. Belgium's Michelle Georges is the new […]
‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling slams transgender runner who competed in Paralympic Games
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has accused transgender runner Valentina Petrillo of being a “cheater” in a post on X after she failed to qualify for the women's Paralympic final. Petrillo finished third in the women's T12 400-meter sprint. The 50-year-old, who began her gender transition in 2019, clocked 58.35 seconds in the first round […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day six: athletics, swimming, equestrian and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Taha Hashim will take over for the next session. Share Germany's Natasha Hiltrop wins 50m shooting More drama! Hiltrop reclaims the gold medal, holding off Vadovičova, while China's Zhang takes third place. Share Hewlett and Reid are clashing on the grounds of […]