Christie Raleigh Crossley, a U.S. swimmer, stated that her experience at the Paralympic Games was 'absolutely horrific,' highlighting ongoing harassment over her classification.
The current classification system in para sports aims to equalize competition among athletes with different disabilities, yet it faces scrutiny due to varying degrees of impairments.
Raleigh Crossley has faced criticism from fellow athletes questioning her classification in the S9 category, which she finds disheartening, especially after her record-setting performances.
Despite her success, Raleigh Crossley described the environment of para swimming as challenging, with persistent accusations that she's 'in the wrong category,' adding to her struggles.
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