These are the five LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the Paralympic athletics events

The Paralympic Games began on Wednesday (28 August) and are already in full swing with the athletics events set to take place across the weekend.

Of the many talented Paralympic athletes competing in the athletics events, there are five LGBTQ+ athletes competing in Para Track and Field events.

Maria Strong

Strong is a non-binary and queer Paralympic athlete who uses they/them pronouns and will be representing Australia in the Women’s shot put F33 event.

They previously competed at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, winning a bronze medal in their event.

Strong was selected to compete again in Paris for the Women’s shot put F33, which will take place on September 5.

Jardênia Felix

Felix is a Brazilian

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