The repair shop in the Paralympic Village is a bustling hub, where repairs range from tire replacements on wheelchairs to the meticulous restoration of prosthetic limbs, catering to over 4,000 athletes.
Merle Florestedt, communications director for Ottobock, noted that while wheelchairs are visible everywhere, other assistive devices such as prostheses and even sunglasses are also vital and frequently serviced.
A staggering 56 percent of service requests during the first half of the Games came from wheelchair repairs, but the repair facility also addressed a diverse array of needs including 3-D scanning for prostheses.
The repair shop spans 7,750 square feet and operates like a cross between a mechanic's garage and a medical emergency room, staffed by 164 technicians dedicated to athlete support.
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