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US Women's Wheelchair Basketball team win gold at 2004 Paralympics
2008 Paralympic Medals* — The 2008 Paralympic medals were designed with inspiration from ancient Chinese jade pieces. The medals, symbolizing nobility and virtue, are embodiment of traditional Chinese values of ethics and honor. One side features the emblem of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the name of the event, and "Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games" in Chinese, English and Braille. While the other side is inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games emblem engraved into the metal center. View the 2008 Paralympic Medals

* This medal count reflects all Paralympic athletes that have captured gold, silver, or bronze using an Invacare Top End wheelchair.

  2008 Paralympics Gold Medal 2008 Paralympics Silver Medal 2008 Paralympics Bronze Medal Event
Total
Racing 33 23 34 90
Handcycling 2 2 1 5
Tennis 4 2 3 9
Basketball 2 1 0 3
Archery 2 2 1 5
Table Tennis 7 2 1 10

Total Medals 50 32 40 122


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