Six Irish medals, an on-court proposal and the first pregnant winner: The top moments of the Paralympics
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Welsh archer Jodie Grinham made history by winning both gold and bronze in archery, all while being seven months pregnant. Grinham, the first openly pregnant athlete to win a Paralympic medal in archery, spoke to Sky News about her unique experience: "You acknowledge it and go, 'I know you're there, mummy loves you,' and you carry on with your process, so it wasn't a distraction."
Brazilian twins Debora and Beatriz Borges Carneiro took silver and bronze in the women's 100m breaststroke. In a touching moment on the podium, the sisters bowed to gold medalist Louise Fiddes of Team GB, recreating Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles' tribute to Rebeca Andrade at the Olympic Games.
From breathtaking victories to heartwarming moments, the Games have been filled with inspiration, emotion and extraordinary performances. From equestrian to basketball the games are sure to leave a lasting legacy for sports enthusiasts.
Brazilian badminton player Rogerio Junior Xavier de Oliveira took the gold medal for romance by proposing to his girlfriend, volleyball player Edwarda de Oliveira Dias, during a match. His adventurous and creative proposal was met with a resounding "yes."
Read at Irish Independent
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