PARIS – The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday after 12 days of competition featuring over 4,400 athletes from more than 170 National Paralympic Committees, including the International Paralympic Committee Refugee Paralympic Team. Team USA finished third overall in the medal standings, earning a total of 105 medals (36 gold, 42 silver, and 27 bronze).
“We are so proud of Team USA and their incredible performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. “Their determination and grit invigorated and inspired a proud nation and fans around the world, uniting us all through the transformative power of sport. We send our sincere appreciation to Paris 2024 and the city of Paris for bringing the world together and hosting a wonderful and historic Games - and to the fans from around the world who celebrated the amazing athletes."
A total of 127 U.S. medalists graced the podium, including 53 first-time Paralympic medalists, and 29 athletes securing multiple medals in Paris. Team USA competed in 20 sports, earning podium finishes in 16. In team sports, the U.S. shined on the global stage, winning Team USA’s third straight titles in men’s wheelchair basketball and women’s sitting volleyball.
"Team USA showed the world its strength and passion at the highest level of competition, bringing their best each day and coming together in support and celebration of one another,” said Julie Dussliere, Team USA Chef de Mission. “Thank you to our support staff, National Governing Bodies and communities supporting Team USA from near and far. This is certainly an experience of a lifetime and a Paralympic Games to remember.”
Team USA Closing Ceremony flag bearer Ellie Marks and first-time Paralympian teammate Christie Raleigh Crossley are leaving Paris as Team USA’s most decorated athletes with five medals each. Team USA legends also furthered their legacies, as Tatyana McFadden earned her 21st medal in Paralympic track and field to become the most decorated U.S. athlete in the sport. Meanwhile, athletes shined in their Paralympic debuts, including Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon who made history as the first U.S. athletes to medal in the sport of badminton at either the Paralympic or Olympic Games.
“The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have exceeded any and all expectations I had, and I want to thank the Organizing Committee, the fans and the entire city of Paris for hosting the most incredible Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said seven-time Paralympian Oksana Masters, who added two medals in Paris to reach 19 total medals overall across summer and winter Games. “As we wrap up the Paris 2024 Games and turn our eyes to Milan-Cortina 2026 in the close future, Team USA is ready to then welcome the Olympic and Paralympic Games back to the United States.”
Team USA Paris 2024 Highlights:
Team USA showcased incredible determination and resilience in its performances, achieving historic milestones and notable firsts at the Paris Games:
The U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team made history to become the first country to win three straight golds, and the U.S. women claimed silver for the first time in 32 years.
The women’s sitting volleyball team cemented Team USA’s legacy, winning its third consecutive title.
Adding a silver medal, the wheelchair rugby team has now medaled in seven consecutive Paralympic Games. Chuck Aoki, who now has four Paralympic medals to his name, solidified his status as the most decorated wheelchair rugby player in U.S. history. Sarah Adam also made history the first U.S. woman to win a Paralympic medal in the sport.
The 2024 team featured more than 50% of U.S. Paralympians who competed collegiately as part of their journey to Team USA, and more than 60 current or former student-athletes medaled in Paris.
With eight medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Team USA now boasts the most successful paratriathlon team in Paralympic history.
Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon made history as the first U.S. athletes to medal in the sport of badminton at either the Paralympic or Olympic Games.
Oksana Masters repeated as champion in both of her individual road race events to reach 19 total medals across four different sports in both the winter and summer Paralympic Games.
Four-time Paralympian Matt Stutzman made history as the first armless archer to win a Paralympic gold medal after earning his first gold in the men's individual compound open.
U.S. Para equestrian capped off its most successful Paralympic Games since 1984 with seven medals. With a silver and gold in Paris, Roxanne Trunnell became the most decorated equestrian athlete in U.S. Paralympic history with five total medals. In her Paralympic debut, Fiona Howard swept three gold medals in her Paris 2024 events, teaming up with both Trunnell and Rebecca Hart to win Team USA’s first-ever gold medal in the team event.
In the pool, Team USA brought home 30 medals and 10 golds. Six-time Paralympian Jessica Long won two medals in Paris to up her total career medal haul to 31 Paralympic medals.
Liana Mutia became the first U.S. woman to medal in Para judo-57 kg.
Team USA had 38 podium performances in track and field. Roderick Townsend completed the three-peat in men’s high jump T47 with a season-best jump – marking his third consecutive gold in this event dating back to Rio 2016.
Jeremy Campbell made history as the first Paralympian to throw over 60 meters in discus F64, earning his fourth discus gold medal.
Noelle Malkamaki became the first woman to throw over 14 meters in the shot put F46, winning her first gold medal and breaking her own world record, which she previously set during the U.S. Paralympic Trials.
U.S. rowers secured their third straight silver in the mixed coxed four PR3.