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Life as Paralympics Broadcaster a New Challenge for Michelle Konkoly

Life as Paralympics Broadcaster a New Challenge for Medalist Michelle Konkoly Michelle Konkoly understands the emotional resonance of making a return. It’s fueled her professional journey, long before her second career in para swimming. Konkoly was a freshman swimmer at Georgetown in 2011 when she f...

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Paralympic Champion Aurelie Rivard Gets Hometown Pool Named in Honor

Paralympic Champion Aurelie Rivard Gets Hometown Pool Named in Honor Canadian Paralympian Aurelie Rivard on Monday had the pool in her hometown in Quebec named in her honor. The pool in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec is now Piscine Aurelie-Rivard. It’s the facility in which Rivard, 28, learned to swi...

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After 30th Paralympic Medal, Jessica Long Eyes L.A. 2028 ‘Farewell’

After 30th Paralympic Medal, Jessica Long Eyes L.A. 2028 ‘Farewell’ Wednesday marked Paralympic medal No. 30 in the storied career of American Jessica Long. It also offered a chance for the 32-year-old to plot an end date for that career in Los Angeles four years on. "That's my farewell,” Long said ...

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Paralympics, Day 7 Finals: Jessica Long Wins 17th Career Gold

Paralympics, Day 7 Finals: Jessica Long Wins 17th Career Gold For the 17th time in her storied career, Jessica Long is a Paralympic champion. The American won her 30th career Paralympic medal by claiming gold in the women’s S8 400 freestyle Wednesday at the Paris Paralympics. It was a typical tour d...

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Katarina Roxon Named One of Canada’s Paralympic Flagbearers

Katarina Roxon Named One of Canada’s Paralympic Flagbearers Swimmer Katarina Roxon was named one of Canada’s flagbearers for the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. Roxon, 31, is a native of Kippens, Newfoundland. She is appearing in her fifth Paralympic Games, the first Canadian...