The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts.

The event and its dance party atmosphere lowered the curtain on successful back-to-back Games that captivated fans. Paris raised the bar high for future host cities, including Los Angeles in 2028.

Ali Truwit's lower leg was amputated after a shark bit her during a post-graduation trip last May. This week, the 24-year-old won two Paralympic medals and set two new American records.

Athletes who contracted childhood polio share their stories of how they overcame the consequences of the disease — and what sports means to them.

Neighbors told Preeti Pal's parents she'd never marry because she was born with cerebral palsy. She just won two bronzes and is now a hero in India. Oh, and she has no interest in marriage.

The Afghan para-athlete makes history for the refugee team that represents the 120 million people globally who have been displaced.

The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.

A South African corrections board found the athlete had met the minimum parole requirements after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murder.

People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.

They swept the podium in two separate biathlon events on Tuesday and are second in the medal count. But the troubles at home are never far from their minds.

China has dominated the medal count at the last five Paralympic Games. That's in stark contrast with the low level of disability access in Chinese society.

Belgian athlete Peter Genyn says his wheelchair was damaged in an act of "pure sabotage." A team raced to fix it in time for the final, where Genyn won gold.

One notable member of Team USA's Paralympic delegation is Hunter Woodhall, a sprinter with two medals under his belt. His girlfriend, Tara Davis, competed in the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

Sports for athletes with an impairment have existed for more than a century, but it wasn't until after World War II that the official Paralympics began to take shape.

At least 28 publicly out Paralympians will be competing in the summer games in Tokyo, more than double the number that took part in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, according to the website Outsports.