The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

Matthew Juniper (UK) jumps to a personal best. The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

Geir Suerrisson (Iceland), falls at the finish line of the 400m. The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

Javier Torres (Spain) on his way to a world record in the 150m individual medley for male amputees. The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

High jumper Bin Hou (China) established a new world record for amputees of 1.92m. The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

Gaston Tra Bi Yaly (Côte d'Ivoire) covers the 100m for the blind with a running guide. The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

Athlete Anthony Volpentest (US) cherishes one of his three gold medals. The Paralympic Games followed hot on the heels of the Olympics. With 3,500 disabled athletes from over 100 countries competing in 17 sports, this is the world's second largest sporting event.

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