September 17, 2016

Picture the Paralympics

Man rises up from weightlifting bench — Majid Farzim, of Iran, celebrates after breaking the Paralympic and world records in the 80 kg class at the 2016 Paralympic Games. The 2012 Paralympic gold medalist lifted 240 kgs to beat the existing record and win gold again.
Credit: Antonella Crescimbeni

Wheelchair basketball player attempts shot

: Brazil's Lia Martins takes a shot as she falls to the ground during Brazil's game against the U.S. in the women's wheelchair basketball quarterfinals.
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Women taking selfie with group of people

: Brazil's Lia Martins takes a selfie with fans after Brazil's game against the U.S. The U.S. defeated Brazil, 66-35.
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Wheelchair racer raises arm as she crosses finish line

: Tatyana McFadden of the U.S. claims victory in the women's 5000m T54 race. It was her third gold medal and fourth overall of the games.
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A man pumps his arms and lifts his leg as he celebrates

: Netherlands head coach Gertjan van der Linden celebrates after his team scored at the women's wheelchair basketball quarterfinal. Netherlands defeated Canada, 78-60.
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A half dozen fans celebrating with their arms raised

: British fans cheer their team to victory during the the men's wheelchair tennis quad doubles bronze medal match.
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Diving athletes on a floor to block a ball

: Lithuania's Justas Pazarauskas, left, Mantas Brazauskis and Genrik Pavliukianec block a shot during the men's goalball semifinal. Players depend on the sound of a rattle in the ball to play defense.
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To players celebrating face to face

: Gail Gaeng reacts after teh U.S. team defeated Germany and won gold in wheelchair baskerball.
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A sailboat on the water

: Ryan Porteus and Maureen McKinnon sail past Rio de Janeiro and its distinctive Christ the Redeemer statue while competing in the 2-person keelboat class at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Four sprinters side by side as a race ends

: Odair Santos, far right, and Samwel Mushai Kimani, second left, battle it out for gold during the men’s 1500m final. Samwel Mushai Kimani and his guide James Boit won the race.
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A swimmer with a cap on bobs out of the water

: American swimmer Tharon Drake swims during the SB11 men's 100m breaststroke. Drake placed fourth in his heat with a time of 1:15.58, good enough to qualify for the finals.
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Man atop another after falling

: Mexican forward Jorge Lanzagorta gets flattened by Moroccan defender Imad Berka after the two collided while fighting for control of the ball in football five-a-side. Mexico scored twice in the second half to win the game, 2-0
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Athlete with arms stretched wide

: David Brown holds and American flag aloft as he celebrates his Paralympic record time of 10.99 seconds for the 100-meter dash.
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Wheelchair athlete holds flag

: Men’s wheelchair basketball co-captain Steve Serio celebrates Team USA’s victory after the gold medal ceremony. USA defeated Spain 68-52 to win gold.
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Fireworks atop stadium

: Fireworks erupt during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
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