Paralympic Athletes Sharing Their Wins on Social Media

The Paralympic Games are an international multi-sport event involving athletes with various disabilities. The Games started in 1948 with just a small group of athletes and fans, but the 2024 Paralympics is one of the most significant international sporting events, with more than 4,400 athletes competing in 22 sports.

Whether you’re looking to follow para-athletes to learn more about their sport or want to collaborate with one on an influencer campaign, this list features must-watch athletes.

18 paralympic athletes on social

Hunter Woodhall

Hunter is an inspiring track and field athlete who racked up silver and bronze medals at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympic Games. He’s also a mega-influencer on Instagram, where he shares a celebratory moment with his Olympic gold medalist wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and sets records on the track for his followers.

Sarah Storey

Sarah is a British mom, wife, Paralympic cyclist and swimmer. On Instagram, where she’s best known to her followers as damesarahstorey, she suits up to represent Great Britain in Para-cycling and showcases her collection of medals.

Ellen Keane

At 13, Ellen became Ireland’s youngest athlete when she competed in Beijing’s 2008 Paralympic Games. The champion swimmer and author is a micro Instagram influencer, where she shares what keeps her driven to succeed and models her Team Ireland kit ahead of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Bebe Vio

Bebe is an Italian wheelchair fencer with numerous medals and world titles under her belt. For her 1.3 million Instagram followers, Bebe gets glam with her fencing foil and celebrates a win alongside her team.

Noelle Lambert

Noelle is a motivational speaker, philanthropist, and Paralympian track and field athlete from New Hampshire. She’s also a micro-influencer on Instagram, where she sets records for Team USA on the track and strikes a pose in her official uniform before heading to Paris. 

Richard Whitehead

Richard is a Paralympic Gold medalist who competes as a marathon runner. The British athlete is also a midtier Instagram influencer, where he leads a special run to celebrate diversity and shares his world record certificate as the fastest male marathoner.

Steve Serio

Representing Team USA, Steve is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and world champion in wheelchair basketball. On Instagram, where he’s best known as steveserio11, Steve prepared for Paris by hitting the gym and showing off Team USA’s 2024 swag for his followers. 

Ryan Medrano

Ryan is a Team USA Paralympic athlete competing in track and field as a sprinter and jumper. Ryan keeps his Instagram followers up-to-speed by sharing a shot from the track and looking at the supplements he uses to stay on top of his game.

Blake Leeper

Blake is a Paralympic world record holder, eight-time medalist, and motivational speaker. The track and field superstar is also a midtier Instagram influencer, where he shares an inspiring message and announces his selection to Team USA ahead of competing in Paris.

Marcel Hug

Marcel is a Swiss wheelchair racer and Paralympic athlete nicknamed “The Silver Bullet.” On Instagram, Marcel treats his followers to a trip down memory lane with a special medal moment and his plan for the future of his career.

Hollie Arnold

Paralympic gold medalist athlete Hollie is known as the British javelin queen. With 32K followers on Instagram, Hollie has shared her adventures preparing for the Paris Paralympic Games and poses proudly with her latest medal.

Jessica Long

Jessica is a swimmer, speaker, author, and 16-time Paralympic champion from Baltimore, Maryland. For her 104K Instagram followers, Jessica stands tall in her Team USA uniform and gives her medal the red carpet treatment at the Emmy Awards. 

Natalia Partyka

Natalia is a Polish table tennis player who competed in the Olympics and Paralympics. On Instagram, the micro-influencer encourages others to stay motivated and puts on her game face for her followers.

Stephane Houdet

French Paralympic athlete Stephane is a champion wheelchair tennis player. He’s also a micro-influencer on Instagram, where he shares the secret to his superpower with kids and an exciting action shot on the court.

Oksana Masters

Para-cycling phenomenon Oksana is the most decorated winter Paralympian of all time. On TikTok, the 17-time American medalist shares her race day prep and gives a glimpse into her Team USA photo shoot for her followers.

Nick Mayhugh

Nick is an American Paralympic sprinter and soccer player. On TikTok, the three-time gold medalist is also a mega influencer who reflects on his favorite soccer memories and his awe-inspiring journey from birth to world champion.  

Anastasia Pagonis

Anastasia is a world record holder in swimming and is proud to represent Team USA at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. For her 2.5 million TikTok followers, Anastasia discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health as an athlete and gives an inside look at her workout session.

Marissa Papaconstantinou

Known as Canada’s blade runner, Marissa is a 3-Paralympic athlete competing in track and field. As a micro-influencer on Instagram, Marissa gears up for the Paris Paralympics season and counts down her final training moments for her followers.