The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games marked a historic achievement for queer athletes, with Team LGBTQ+ earning 28 medals, including 12 golds, surpassing their Tokyo 2020 performance.
As reported by OutSports, if Team LGBTQ+ were considered a nation, they would have ranked 17th in the medal tally, showcasing their remarkable competitive spirit.
Christie Raleigh Crossley, Team USA's non-binary para swimmer, led the LGBTQ+ competitors with five medals, highlighting the growing recognition and success of queer athletes in sport.
Despite these achievements, the Paralympics revealed ongoing challenges regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion, exemplified by the controversial experiences of Valentina Petrillo, who faced significant backlash.
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