Sports

Mar 19, 2018

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By Kim Tae Won and Lee Hana


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An arm as sturdy as any leg
Stephanie Jallen of the U.S. competes in the PyeongChang Paralympics alpine skiing standing women's super combined, at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre on March 13. Jallen finished the race in fifth place with a time of 2:37.75. (Yonhap News)



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Wheelchair curlers on Team Korea
Bang Min-Ja throws Team Korea's first stone during the PyeongChang Paralympics wheelchair curling bronze medal match, at the Gangneung Curling Centre on March 17. Korea lost to Canada 3-5 and finished the competition in fourth place. (Yonhap News)



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Every split second counts
Switzerland's Luca Tavasci (right) extends his foot across the finish line, hoping to beat Kazakhstan's Alexandr Gerlits (left), during the PyeongChang Paralympics men's 1.5 km sprint classic standing semifinals, at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre on March 14. Neither qualified for the finals that day, but they moved the crowds by giving it their all. (Yonhap News)



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Paralympians are tough, if not tougher than Olympians
Canada's Steve Arsenault (right) tackles the U.S.'s Brody Roybal during the PyeongChang Paralympics ice hockey gold medal match, at the Gangneung Hockey Centre on March 18. Team USA scored its second, tie-breaking goal in overtime to claim its third consecutive Paralympic gold medal in Pyeongchang. (Yonhap News)



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Siblings rejoice for bronze
Austria's Carina Edlinger (third from left) shouts for joy with her guide runner and brother Julian Edlinger (second from left), after winning a bronze medal in the PyeongChang Paralympics women's 7.5 km classic visually impaired race, at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre on March 17. Carina has stated that her brother, who is also her coach, provided the biggest influence on her as an athlete. (Yonhap News)



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Team China wins first ever Paralympic gold
China's Liu Wei (left) and Wang Meng raise their arms in joy after winning the PyeongChang Paralympics wheelchair curling gold medal match, at the Gangneung Curling Centre on March 17. China beat Norway 6-5 to win its first-ever Paralympic gold medal. (Yonhap News)



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Hearts cry out during the national anthem
Members of Team Korea break down into tears as the national anthem is played following their victory against Italy in the PyeongChang Paralympics ice hockey bronze medal match, at the Gangneung Hockey Centre on March 17. Korea beat Italy 1-0. (Yonhap News)



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Teamwork, like two peas in a pod
Belarus's gold medalist Yury Holub (right) dances on the podium beside his guide runner Dzmitry Budzilovich during a medal ceremony for the PyeongChang Paralympics men's 12.5 km visually impaired race at the Pyeongchang medal plaza on March 13. Holub won a total of four medals in Pyeongchang, claiming a silver in the men's biathlon 7.5 km, a bronze in the men's cross-country skiing 10 km classic, and silver in the men's cross-country skiing 20 km. (Kim Sunjoo)



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A father's moving tears
Peter Patmore, father of Australian para snowboarder Simon Patmore, applauds his gold medalist son during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard cross on March 12. "I never tried to hide the fact that my son had a disability. Instead, I gave him as many opportunities to shine out in the world," said Peter, his eyes full of proud tears. (Kim Sunjoo)