China Tops Medal Tally at Paris 2024 Paralympics

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded with China leading the medal tally with 94 golds, 76 silvers, and 50 bronzes. Great Britain had a successful run, surpassing their Tokyo medal haul with 42 golds and a new record by Ben Sandilands in the men’s T20 1500m. Team USA took bronze in the mixed universal 4x100m relay and saw Hunter Woodhall secure gold in the men’s 400m T62 final. Day 8 witnessed five world records, including performances by Mariia Pavlova and Elena Krawzow in swimming, and China’s Guo Jincheng in the men’s S5 50m freestyle. Notably, Ellen Keane, a seasoned Paralympian, retired after her final swim in the S9 100m backstroke heats, marking the end of a distinguished career.