Defying the odds Jiang lost her right arm and leg in a car accident when she was just three years old. In 2017, Jiang joined the Zhejiang provincial para swimming team, where she committed to a grueling regimen of at least 10,000 meters a day. The team's coach, Feng Jie, describes Jiang as the "ideal athlete "that every coach dreams …
Jiang Yuyan of China in action during the Paris 2024 Paralympics women's 200m individual medley SM6 heats at the Paris La Defense Arena on Friday. Before the Paris Paralympics, Jiang Yuyan added a touch of flair to her left hand — a set of long, sparkling nails that she hoped might offer a slight psychological edge in competition. As she …
