Meet the Colorado Paralympians representing the past, present and future of the games

· Aug. 15, 2024, 4:00 am

PARALYMPICS MELISSA STOCKWELL TRAINING 240614 — Paralympian Melissa Stockwell training at Colorado College June 14, 2024.

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John Register stands on one leg with arms outstretched in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

A close-up shot of a display at the museum showing John Register's prosthetic leg and track shoe.

John Register poses near the display of his prosthetic leg and track shoe.

Listen to the interview with John Register

YanXiao Gong practices Para Pistol at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — YanXiao Gong remains seated as he takes aim during Para Pistol practice at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

YanXiao Gong practices Para Pistol at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — YanXiao Gong prepares for Para Pistol practice round at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center’s shooting range in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

YanXiao Gong practices Para Pistol at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — YanXiao Gong prepares to shoot during Para Pistol practice at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

YanXiao Gong practices Para Pistol at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — YanXiao Gong takes aim during Para Pistol practice at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

YanXiao Gong at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center shooting range — YanXiao Gong at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center shooting range in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

Listen to the interview with YanXiao Gong

Madison Champion at Para Rifle team trials at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — Madison Champion at Para Rifle team trials at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

Para Rifle specialist Madison Champion at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — Para Rifle specialist Madison Champion at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

Madison Champion at Para Rifle team trials at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center — Madison Champion’s score during a practice round at Para Rifle team trials at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, February 2, 2024.

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PARALYMPICS MELISSA STOCKWELL TRAINING 240614 — Paralympian Melissa Stockwell training at Colorado College June 14, 2024.

PARALYMPICS MELISSA STOCKWELL TRAINING 240614 — Paralympian Melissa Stockwell training at Colorado College June 14, 2024.

PARALYMPICS MELISSA STOCKWELL TRAINING 240614 — Paralympian Melissa Stockwell training at Colorado College June 14, 2024.

PARALYMPICS MELISSA STOCKWELL TRAINING 240614 — Paralympian Melissa Stockwell training at Colorado College June 14, 2024.

PARALYMPICS MELISSA STOCKWELL TRAINING 240614 — Paralympian Melissa Stockwell training at Colorado College June 14, 2024.

Listen to the interview with Melissa Stockwell

Goalball paralympian Robin Tueting — Three-time paralympian and two-time medalist in goalball, Robin Tueting, coaches a Colorado Springs Police Department players in a friendly match against varsity players from Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, May 7, 2024.

Goalball paralympian Robin Tueting — Three-time paralympian and two-time medalist in goalball, Robin Tueting, coaches a Colorado Springs Police Department players in a friendly match against varsity players from Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, May 7, 2024.

Goalball paralympian Robin Tueting — Colorado Springs Police Department players in a friendly goal ball match against varsity players from Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, May 7, 2024. Just like the student players. They also wore full weapons belts. Three-time paralympian and two-time medalist in goalball, Robin Tueting, coached the police during the game, which takes place annually.

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