Predictably, the southern and western states dominate the representation for Team USA.

When Misato Michishita won the Paralympic marathon in Tokyo this summer, she picked up more than a gold medal.

Matt Scott is wheelchair basketball legend who has played in five Paralympic Games.

The Paralympics got underway in Tokyo this past week, and much like the Olympics that were held last month, it didn’t take long for athletes to produce special moments that inspired the world.

NBC’s Olympics coverage has long been built on a foundation of human-interest stories and showcasing their road to the Games.