The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants
Briefly

"During the race we try not to speak so much, just as strictly necessary... there is really harmony and synchrony between Gabriel and me," said Geber dos Santos, emphasizing the importance of their connection.
"The role of Paralympic guide... is governed by just a few restrictions across sports to ensure that the athletes are in charge, but guides can contribute in ways that extend beyond the field of play."
"Guides in most assisted Paralympic sports have received medals alongside the athletes they support... the relationship between athlete and assistant can extend beyond a technical connection into something more personal and deeply reciprocal."
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