An Overview Of The Medal Standings And Highlights

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Results

An Overview of the Medal Standings and Highlights

The Paralympic Games, a prestigious sporting event for athletes with disabilities, took place in Tokyo from August 24th to September 5th, 2021.

162 countries participated in the Tokyo Paralympic Games, with over 4,400 athletes competing in 539 events across 22 sports.

Medal Standings

• China topped the medal standings with 96 gold medals, 60 silvers, and 53 bronzes.
• Great Britain came in second with 41 golds, 38 silvers, and 45 bronzes.
• ROC (Russian Olympic Committee) placed third with 36 golds, 33 silvers, and 49 bronzes.

Multi-Medalists

Several athletes won multiple medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, including:

• Yelyzaveta Mereshko (Ukraine): 6 golds in swimming
• Sophie Hahn (Great Britain): 5 golds in swimming
• Hannah Russell (Great Britain): 4 golds in swimming

Notable Moments

The Tokyo Paralympics featured numerous inspiring moments, such as:

• Afghanistan's Zakia Khudadadi became the first female athlete to represent her country at the Paralympics.
• Iran's Siamand Rahman won his fourth consecutive gold in powerlifting.
• Japan won its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in boccia.

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games showcased the resilience and determination of athletes with disabilities, leaving a lasting legacy of inspiration and inclusivity.