Who are the Paralympic medalists 2024?

Who are the Paralympic medalists 2024? The Paris 2024 Paralympics showcased extraordinary athletic achievements, with over 4,400 athletes from 184 delegations competing across 22 sports from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Top Medal-Winning Nations

China Leads the Medal Table

China dominated the Paralympic Games, finishing at the top of the medal table with 94 gold medals and 220 total medals. Their success spanned multiple sports, including swimming, athletics, and table tennis.

Great Britain's Strong Performance

Great Britain secured second place with 49 gold medals and 124 total medals. Notable British medalists included swimmer Tully Kearney, who won multiple golds, and cyclist Jody Cundy, competing in his eighth Paralympic Games.

United States Achievement

The United States claimed third position with 36 gold medals and 105 total medals. American standouts included swimmer Abbas Karimi and sprinter Hunter Woodhall, who captured hearts with their inspiring performances.

Notable Individual Medalists

Brazilian swimmer Daniel Dias continued his legendary career, while French host nation athletes like swimmer Ugo Didier thrilled home crowds with golden performances. Australia's Madison de Rozario dominated wheelchair racing events, and Japan's swimmers made significant impacts in the pool.

Breaking Barriers and Records

The 2024 Paralympics saw numerous world records broken across various classifications. Athletes competed in traditional sports like athletics, swimming, and wheelchair basketball, alongside newer additions like badminton and taekwondo.

Paralympic Spirit in Action

These Paralympic medalists demonstrated that elite sport transcends physical limitations, inspiring millions worldwide through their dedication and achievements. Each medal represents years of training, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.

For complete medal standings and detailed results from each sport, the official Paralympic database provides comprehensive information about every medalist's remarkable journey to Paralympic glory.