WASHINGTON — As athletes from the DMV arrive in Paris, they’re ready to turn the city into their personal arena. With determination and heart, these local stars are set to compete in the Paralympics and aim for victory.
The Paralympics will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, featuring 225 U.S. athletes, including five guides.
Athletes will compete in 22 sports across various venues in the City of Lights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles, and the Grand Palais.
Bonne chance à tous!
Meet the DMV Competitors:
- Noah Hanssen: Wheelchair Fencing, University of Maryland, MD
- Trevon Jenifer: Wheelchair Basketball, University of Pennsylvania, Huntingtown, MD
- Two gold, one bronze medal
- Christian King: Goalball, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
- Jessica Long: Para Swimming, Baltimore, MD
- 16 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze medals
- Nick Mayhugh: Para Track and Field, Radford University, Manassas, VA
- Three gold, one silver medal
- Tatyana McFadden: Para Track and Field, University of Illinois, Baltimore, MD
- Eight gold, eight silver, and four bronze
- Daniel Romanchuk: Para Track and Field, University of Illinois, Mount Airy, MD
- One gold, one bronze medal
- Lawrence Sapp: Para Swimming, University of Missouri, Waldorf, MD
- Zachary Shattuck: Para Swimming, Frostburg State University, Mt. Airy, MD
Let’s cheer on our local athletes as they represent the DMV on the world stage!