The 2016 Summer Paralympics

The 2016 Summer Paralympic Games have reached day 5, as more than 4,300 athletes representing 160 countries compete in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Competitions have already taken place in judo, cycling, track and field, swimming, archery, and more. The Games, which continue until September 18, are designed for athletes with disabilities and feature 22 sports in all. Collected here is just a small glimpse of these inspirational "superhuman" athletes as they take part in the 2016 Summer Paralympics.

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