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Here are the Washington athletes competing at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris

Washington is one of the most well-represented states with 11 athletes competing at the Paris Paralympic Games.

Olivia Sullivan

AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko

Published: 7:11 PM PDT August 21, 2024
Updated: 10:36 AM PDT August 26, 2024

In just a few days, the 2024 Paralympic Games begin in Paris – the first time the city is hosting the Paralympics.

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) recently announced its 225-person roster, which includes nearly a dozen athletes from Washington state. Following the Paris Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games are the world’s largest competition for athletes with disabilities

You can watch the Paralympic Games’ Opening Ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Paralympic Games run through Sept. 8. The 11 days of competition feature 22 sports with 549 combined medal events.

Team USA has an even split of women and men competing in the Paralympics. There are 110 men, 110 women and five guides (three men and two women).

Washington is one of the states with the most representation, with 11 athletes on the U.S. Paralympic Team.

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