The finest sporting feats of the Paralympic Games in pictures

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Updated on 06/09/2024

Charles Noakes of the French team wins the gold medal in the SH6 men's singles final at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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After their impressive medal haul at the Olympics, the French team continued their success at the Paralympic Games. We were thrilled right to the end!
Gold medallist Ugo Didier of the French team poses on the podium as France's national anthem plays during the medal ceremony after the men's 400 m freestyle S9 final on the first day of the P24 Summer Paralympic Games at the Paris La Défense Arena.

Ugo Didier, his "jour de gloire" has arrived

After two medals (silver and bronze) at the Tokyo 2021 Games, the swimmer clinched his dream in Paris with Paralympic gold in the 400 m freestyle.

Gold medallist Ugo Didier of the French team poses on the podium as France's national anthem plays during the medal ceremony after the men's 400 m freestyle S9 final on the first day of the P24 Summer Paralympic Games at the Paris La Défense Arena.

Ugo Didier, his "jour de gloire" has arrived

After two medals (silver and bronze) at the Tokyo 2021 Games, the swimmer clinched his dream in Paris with Paralympic gold in the 400 m freestyle.

Joseph Fritsch and Mathieu Bosredon, the French team's gold medallist, take part in the men's individual time trial.

Gold rush

September 4, 2024 was a historic day for French para-cycling! In all: 11 podium finishes and 4 gold medals, including that of Mathieu Bosredon (right in photo).

Joseph Fritsch and Mathieu Bosredon, the French team's gold medallist, take part in the men's individual time trial.

Gold rush

September 4, 2024 was a historic day for French para-cycling! In all: 11 podium finishes and 4 gold medals, including that of Mathieu Bosredon (right in photo).

A photograph of gold medalist Aurélie Aubert of the French team posing for a photo at the medal ceremony for the women's boccia individual gold medal match.

Aurélie Aubert, forever the first

The Normandy native pocketed the first French medal in Paralympic boccia history, winning gold!

A photograph of gold medalist Aurélie Aubert of the French team posing for a photo at the medal ceremony for the women's boccia individual gold medal match.

Aurélie Aubert, forever the first

The Normandy native pocketed the first French medal in Paralympic boccia history, winning gold!

Marie Patouillet of the French team takes part in the women's road cycling individual time trial.

Marie Patouillet, the all-terrain cyclist

After winning gold and silver medals in track cycling, the Frenchwoman also competed in road races.

Marie Patouillet of the French team takes part in the women's road cycling individual time trial.

Marie Patouillet, the all-terrain cyclist

After winning gold and silver medals in track cycling, the Frenchwoman also competed in road races.

Charles Noakes of the French team wins the gold medal in the SH6 men's singles final at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Charles Noakes impresses

In his first Paralympic Games, the badminton player won the gold medal without ever losing a set!

Charles Noakes of the French team wins the gold medal in the SH6 men's singles final at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Charles Noakes impresses

In his first Paralympic Games, the badminton player won the gold medal without ever losing a set!

Alexis Hanquinquant from France finishes first in the men's PTS4 category during the Paralympics.

Alexis Hanquinquant, the obvious choice

No one had beaten him in five years… and they still haven't! The French triathlete took gold in front of a home crowd.

Alexis Hanquinquant from France finishes first in the men's PTS4 category during the Paralympics.

Alexis Hanquinquant, the obvious choice

No one had beaten him in five years… and they still haven't! The French triathlete took gold in front of a home crowd.

Sandrine Martinet of France and Liqing Li of China face off in their Para Judo match

Sandrine Martinet, ever present

The judoka, with six Paralympic Games under her belt, leaves Paris with a fifth medal! This time, a silver.

Sandrine Martinet of France and Liqing Li of China face off in their Para Judo match

Sandrine Martinet, ever present

The judoka, with six Paralympic Games under her belt, leaves Paris with a fifth medal! This time, a silver.

On a velodrome, a cyclist in the middle of the track passes in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Alexandre Léauté, to victory

Paralympic champion in the track pursuit event, the French cyclist also won gold in the road time trial.

On a velodrome, a cyclist in the middle of the track passes in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Alexandre Léauté, to victory

Paralympic champion in the track pursuit event, the French cyclist also won gold in the road time trial.

At the Paralympic Games, Jean-Louis Michaud of the French team takes part in the R7 final - Men's SH1 50m 3-position rifle.

Jean-Louis Michaud is right on target

This former French army sniper won a bronze medal at the Châteauroux site (Indre).

At the Paralympic Games, Jean-Louis Michaud of the French team takes part in the R7 final - Men's SH1 50m 3-position rifle.

Jean-Louis Michaud is right on target

This former French army sniper won a bronze medal at the Châteauroux site (Indre).

France's Timothée Adolphe and his guide Charles Renard take part in the Paralympic 100m heats

Timothée Adolphe doubles up

With his guide Jeffrey Lami in the 400 m, then with Charles Renard in the 100 m, the Frenchman won two silver medals.

France's Timothée Adolphe and his guide Charles Renard take part in the Paralympic 100m heats

Timothée Adolphe doubles up

With his guide Jeffrey Lami in the 400 m, then with Charles Renard in the 100 m, the Frenchman won two silver medals.

Yasu Naoki of Team Japan takes on Ludovic Lemoine of Team France during the men's team foil quarterfinal match on day eight of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Grand Palais

France shines at the Grand Palais

Ludovic Lemoine and his partners took bronze in the team foil event.

Yasu Naoki of Team Japan takes on Ludovic Lemoine of Team France during the men's team foil quarterfinal match on day eight of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Grand Palais

France shines at the Grand Palais

Ludovic Lemoine and his partners took bronze in the team foil event.

France's Fabien Lamirault takes part in a para table tennis men's singles semi-final.

Fabien Lamirault adds to his record of achievements

The table tennis player already had 6 Paralympic medals (4 of them gold). He added two bronze ones to his collection.

France's Fabien Lamirault takes part in a para table tennis men's singles semi-final.

Fabien Lamirault adds to his record of achievements

The table tennis player already had 6 Paralympic medals (4 of them gold). He added two bronze ones to his collection.