Janet Lawson

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Susannah Scaroni, right, and Jenna Fesemyer at the women’s 5000-metre race at the U.S. Paralympic Track Team Trials at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla., July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Caleb Craig)

Paralympic classification isn’t just a way to organize sports – it also affects athletes’ experience

The classification system is meant to ensure all athletes have a fair and equitable chance at achieving success. However, for some athletes, the process of getting classified can itself be damaging.

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