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An athlete stretches and leans back while preparing to throw a javelin, seen inside a stadium, silhouetted against a cloudy sky.Emilio Morenatti / AP



Diego Meneses, of Colombia, competes in the Men’s Javelin Throw F34 Final at the Stade de France stadium during the 2024 Paralympics, on September 4, 2024. Meneses won the bronze medal in the event.

Previously:

  • September 3: A Dodge and Parry

  • September 2: Tears of Gold

  • September 1: The Hazards of Blind Football

  • August 31: A Para-archer Lines Up a Shot

  • August 30: A Long Jumper With Wings

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