Three years ago, the US Paralympic team brought home 104 medals from the Tokyo Paralympics. Here are ten standout athletes to watch for in Paris:

1. **Jessica Long (Swimming)**
– 32 years old, 29 Paralympic medals (16 gold)
– Notable for her role in bringing Paralympic sports into the mainstream, including a Super Bowl ad.
– Born with fibular hemimelia; had legs amputated at 18 months after being adopted from Russia.

2. **Oksana Masters (Cycling)**
– Has competed in six Paralympics across four sports, winning 17 medals (7 gold).
– Born from Chernobyl disaster effects; had both legs amputated by 14.
– Recent successes include gold medals in Tokyo hand-cycling events.

3. **Tatyana McFadden (Track and Field)**
– 35 years old, holder of 20 Paralympic medals (8 gold).
– Dominated major marathons and performed in a range of track distances.
– Took silver in cross-country skiing at the 2014 Paralympics.

4. **Tyler Merren (Goalball)**
– Veteran player aiming for gold after silver in 2016 and fourth in 2020.
– Led the US team in goals during the 2022 world championships.

5. **Ian Seidenfeld (Table Tennis)**
– Notable for winning Paralympic gold in 2021 and breaking a long-standing drought for US men.

6. **Becca Murray (Wheelchair Basketball)**
– 2023 world championship participant; previous gold medalist.
– Scored 33 points in the 2016 final against Germany.

7. **Chuck Aoki (Wheelchair Rugby)**
– Veteran seeking Paralympic gold after multiple near misses; led the team in scoring in Tokyo.

8. **Kendall Gretsch (Triathlon)**
– Recently won gold at the PTWC race in Tokyo; notable cross-country and biathlon athlete.

9. **Katie Holloway Bridge (Sitting Volleyball)**
– MVP in Tokyo with 54 points; also had a career in college basketball.

10. **Noah Malone (Track and Field)**
– Set para world records in T12 class and earned medals in Tokyo.