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Paralympic power
Team China topped the final medal standings at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in September, with a total of 207 medals (96 gold, 60 silver and 51 bronze). It was the fifth straight time China has dominated the Games, since first topping the rankings in 2004 with 63 gold. Britain trailed in second place with 124 medals, followed by the United States and the Russian Paralympic Committee. China's delegation totaled 437, including coaches and support staff. Among the 251 Chinese para-athletes in Tokyo, 40 percent were first-time Paralympians. There were 132 women in the team, which featured athletes from a wide variety of backgrounds, including factory workers, college students, and farmers.
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