TOKYO, Japan— As the suns over the land of the rising sun’s Paralympics, the United States wrapped up action. Lets get to the highlights:
Daniel Romanchuk took home Team USA’s first ever medal in the marathon T54 placing bronze. It was his second Paralympic medal with a time of 1:29.05. Said Eomanchuk:
“I’m very thankful for the opportunity to be here and represent the U.S. and thankful for everyone who helped me get to where I am. It’s been an interesting two years and I’m very happy with everything.”
The Men’s wheelchair basketball team showed incredible resilience as they fought late into the fourth quarter to defeat host country Japan, 64-60, and win the gold medal on Sunday afternoon at Ariake Arena.
Team USA won back-to-back championships after taking gold in Rio 2016 and won their 10th overall Paralympic medal in program history.
Team USA Captain Steve Serio (28 points, nine assists and four rebounds), all but announced his retirement from Paralympic play after the match, saying:
“This is more than likely going to be my last Paralympic Games. I can’t think of a better exclamation point on an incredible journey.”
The women’s sitting volleyball team defended their Paralympic championship title as they defeated rival China 3-1 in the gold medal match on Sunday, Team USA veteran Lora Webster collected her fifth Paralympic medal with the win.
Lets look at the FINAL medal count for the Tokyo 2020 Games:
FINAL MEDAL COUNT
| Country | G | S | B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 China | 96 | 60 | 51 | 207 |
| 2 Great Britain | 41 | 38 | 45 | 124 |
| 3 United States | 37 | 36 | 31 | 104 |
| 4 RPC | 36 | 33 | 49 | 118 |
| 5 Netherlands | 25 | 17 | 17 | 59 |
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THE BEST OF THE BEST: PHOTOS OF THE TOKYO 2020 PARALYMPIC GAMES
PHOTO CREDITS: MICHAEL A. CLUBINE, DANNY CHIN, LEV RADIN AND OIS)
The U.S. women’s goalball team accepts the silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Sept. 3, 2021. (PHOTO CREDIT: Lev Radin) 
U.S. team’s #3 Lisa Chechowski blocks a shot by Turkey in the gold medal match on Sept. 3, 2021. (PHOTO CREDIT: Lev Radin) 
Gold Medallist Oksana Masters USA at the Medal Ceremony for the Women’s H5 Road Cycling Race at the Fuji International Speedway. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Oyama, Japan, Wednesday 01 September 2021. Photo: OIS/Thomas Lovelock. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
First-time Paralympian Matthew Torres won bronze in the men’s 400m freestyle S8 (4:28.47) August 31, 2021 (PHOTO CREDIT: Lev Radin) 
Sam Grewe USA competes in the Men’s High Jump T63 Athletics Final at the Olympic Stadium. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday 31 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Simon Bruty. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Tahl Leibovitz (Blue) attempts to return a Nigerian volley during a Table Tennis Matchup on August 31, 2021. (PHOTO CREDIT: Danny Chin) 
Silver Medallist Hagan Landry USA (left), Gold Medallist Bobirjon Omonov UZB (centre) and Bronze Medallist Niko Kappel GER (right) celebrate at the end of the Men’s Athletics Standing Shot Put F41 Final at the Olympic Stadium. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Monday 30 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Joel Marklund. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
United States’ Chuck Aoki lies on the ground after taking a hit on August 29, 2021 during the Championship game of the Wheelchair Rugby Tournament at Tokyo 2020. (PHOTO CREDIT: Michael A. Clubine) 
Coan McKenzie USA is emotional as she realises that she has won the Gold Medal in the Women’s Swimming 400m Freestyle S7 Final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Sunday 29 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Simon Bruty. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
The Silver-Winning Tokyo 2020 USA Rowing Team: August 29, 2021 (PHOTO CREDIT: Danny Chin) 
Ben Goodrich Flips the competition at Nippon Budokhan arena on August 29, 2021 (PHOTO CREDIT: Michael A. Clubine) 
Underwater image of Rudy Garcia-Tolson USA in the MenÕs Swimming 100m Breaststroke SB6 Final in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Saturday 28 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Joel Marklund. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Ian Seidenfeld USA gets a hug rom his coach and Father after defeating Peter Rosenmeier DEN in the Table Tennis Men’s Singles Class 6 Gold Medal match at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Saturday 28 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Joe Toth. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Jessica Long USA is congratulated by Mariia Pavlova RPC after winning the Women’s Swimming 200m Individual Medley SM8 Final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Saturday 28 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Joel Marklund. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Melissa Stockwell USA forms a heart symbol with her hands for the camera after finishing the Women’s Triathlon PTS2 at the Odaiba Marine Park. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Saturday 28 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Joe Toth. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Nick Mayhugh USA wins the Gold Medal in the Men’s 100m T37 Final. Athletics in the Olympic Stadium. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Friday 27 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Bob Martin. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Nick Mayhugh USA winning the MenÕs 100m – T37 Final, Athletics, in a new World Record time, ahead of Andrei Vdovin RPC and Saptoyoga Purnomo INA at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan, Friday 27 August 2021. Photo: OIS/Joel Marklund. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC 
Performers bring together the Paralympic logo. (PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Clubine) 
The U.S. women’s volleyball team celebrate their win in the gold medal match. (PHOTO CREDIT: Lev Radin) 
Wheelchair Sports Federation Media 
Thank you for this report. I was really hoping espn would cover some events live. Would have loved to cheer our country on!!!
Thank you for this report!!! Congratulations USA Men’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball!! And Daniel Tomamchuck!! Thank you for finally earning a medal for the USA in the marathon!!! Way to represent folks!!! Thank you!!! Wish we could have had some TV coverage of the events.