The Best Photos From Day 1 Of The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Presented By P&G
It was an exciting first day of competition for Team USA's Paralympic swimmers, cyclists, track and field athletes, and wheelchair basketball team in Rio de Janeiro. Relive the first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with these 11 photos of our Paralympic athletes!
1) Fisher, Morelli, Whitmore and Bosco, Cycling
(L-R) Samantha Bosco, Shawn Morelli, Jamie Whitmore and Megan Fisher stand proud with their medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
2) Sam Bosco, Cycling
Sam Bosco is overcome with joy after winning bronze in the 3,000-meter individual pursuit at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
3) Tucker Dupree, Swimming
Tucker Dupree swims the 100-meter butterfly final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
4) Megan Fisher, Paracycling
Megan Fisher celebrates after winning bronze at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
5) Lex Gillette, Track and Field
Lex Gillette competes in the long jump - T11 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
6) Jessica Long, Swimming
Jessica Long prepares for the 400-meter freestyle final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
7) Tatyana McFadden, Track and Field
Tatyana McFadden races in the 100-meter - T54 prelim at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
8) Becca Meyers, Swimming
Becca Meyers races in the 100-meter butterfly at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
9) Christina Schwab, Wheelchair Basketball
Christina Schwab competes for the ball against France at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
10) Matt Scott, Wheelchair Basketball
Matt Scott looks to his teammate to make a pass during their game against the Netherlands at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
11) Jamie Whitmore, Cycling
Jamie Whitmore races in the 3,000-meter individual pursuit final during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.