The Paralympic triathlon in pictures
Updated on 03/09/2024
A half-day of tests
Between 8:15 a.m. and 12:40 p.m., there were no less than eleven separate starts, corresponding to the different categories of male and female athletes. Find out all about the categories.
A half-day of tests
Between 8:15 a.m. and 12:40 p.m., there were no less than eleven separate starts, corresponding to the different categories of male and female athletes. Find out all about the categories.
The show wasn't just on the road
Some spectators were dressed for the occasion…
The show wasn't just on the road
Some spectators were dressed for the occasion…
God save the quays
British paratriathlete Lauren Steadman, bronze medallist, on the Quai d'Orsay bank lane.
God save the quays
British paratriathlete Lauren Steadman, bronze medallist, on the Quai d'Orsay bank lane.
Faster, higher, stronger
Spain's Rakel Mateo Uriarte finished 10th in the PTS2 category.
Faster, higher, stronger
Spain's Rakel Mateo Uriarte finished 10th in the PTS2 category.
Unconditional international support
These three fans cheered on Australia's Sally Pilbeam, who finished 7th in the PTS4 event.
Unconditional international support
These three fans cheered on Australia's Sally Pilbeam, who finished 7th in the PTS4 event.
By force of arms
In the PTWC1 and PTWC2 categories, athletes with lower-limb disabilities use a "handbike", an arm-powered bicycle.
By force of arms
In the PTWC1 and PTWC2 categories, athletes with lower-limb disabilities use a "handbike", an arm-powered bicycle.
Alexis Hanquinquant, the living legend
The French triathlete set the crowd alight with his latest Paralympic title. He hasn't lost a race in over five years!
Alexis Hanquinquant, the living legend
The French triathlete set the crowd alight with his latest Paralympic title. He hasn't lost a race in over five years!
See you next summer
These para-triathlon events were the last to be held in the Seine. See you in summer 2025 for public swimming!
See you next summer
These para-triathlon events were the last to be held in the Seine. See you in summer 2025 for public swimming!
A different way of going back to school
The start of a new school term didn't stop spectators from cheering on athletes like France's Mona Francis (6th in the PTWC category).
A different way of going back to school
The start of a new school term didn't stop spectators from cheering on athletes like France's Mona Francis (6th in the PTWC category).
Athlete and guide in one
In the PTVI category (reserved for visually impaired athletes), triathletes are accompanied by a guide throughout the event.
Athlete and guide in one
In the PTVI category (reserved for visually impaired athletes), triathletes are accompanied by a guide throughout the event.
Normandy celebrates!
In front of the Alexandre-III bridge, supporters of Alexis Hanquinquant from Normandy gathered to cheer him on. And they were right to do so, as he won the gold medal.
Normandy celebrates!
In front of the Alexandre-III bridge, supporters of Alexis Hanquinquant from Normandy gathered to cheer him on. And they were right to do so, as he won the gold medal.
Pretty in pink
This para-triathlon was the penultimate event to be held on Parisian streets before the para-marathon scheduled for Sunday September 8.
Pretty in pink
This para-triathlon was the penultimate event to be held on Parisian streets before the para-marathon scheduled for Sunday September 8.