Across 11 days of fierce competition, Australia’s best Para-athletes have thrilled, elevated and empowered the nation, securing a top 10 finish on the medal table and leaving an indelible mark on the global Paralympic movement.

Led by exemplary co-captains, eight-time Paralympic wheelchair racing medallist Angie Ballard and four-time Para-canoe gold medallist Curtis McGrath, Australia’s 160 athletes prevailed amid rapidly rising standards in international Para-sport to win medals in nine of the 17 sports they contested.

The Australian Paralympic Team won 18 gold medals, 17 silver and 28 bronze, a haul of 63 medals in total, to finish ninth on the final table, ahead of major Paralympic powers including Japan, Germany and Canada, and one gold medal behind host nation France.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the way our athletes competed and represented Australia at Paris 2024,” Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin said.

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