NBCSN’s ongoing coverage of the Rio Paralympics includes daily stories of some of the world’s most dominant athletes.
Here’s a selection of short profiles on some of Team USA’s stars:
How Tatyana McFadden went from a Russian orphanage to Team USA’s biggest star going into the Rio Paralympics:
Jessica Long‘s path from 12-year-old Paralympic rookie through 12 gold medals to recent struggles:
How Jamie Whitmore dealt with a cancer diagnosis as the most accomplished off-road triathlete:
Lex Gillette reflects on losing his sight at 8 years old and finding track and field:
Jarryd Wallace looks back on the decision to amputate his right leg at age 20 and the Paralympic goals he immediately set and reached:
How Dartanyon Crockett uses a musical instrument as an outlet from judo:
Winter Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy looks ahead to dancing in the Opening Ceremony: