PARIS – The final full day of Paralympic action saw more triumphs for the United States and some significant additions to the medal category.

After day number ten, the United States’ medal count stands at 102, (36 gold, 41 silver, 25 bronze), good for third among all delegations.

In Para Judo, the United States sent its second competitor to the mat, Christella Garcia. In the women’s +70 kg J1 unit quarterfinals, the 45-year-old took down Roma Siska Tampubolon of Poland. After a semifinal loss, the third-time Paralympian medaled thanks to a win over Khatira Ismiyeva of Azerbaijan in the bronze match.

It was a huge day for the U.S. in Para Equestrian. The U.S. had jockeys in four events, three of which ended the day on the podium. Fiona Howard captured gold in the grade 2 individual freestyle event, while Rebecca Hart claimed gold in grade 3. Kate Schoemaker added a bronze medal in grade 4.

“When I came into these games, I just wanted to put down the best tests I could. It was my first Paralympic games, and I just wanted to do my best. I really wanted to help out the team, but this has gone above my expectations,” said Howard, who has achieved multiple personal bests during the games.

Road Para cycling was another multi-medal event for the United States. The U.S. reached the podium three times: Clara Brown captured bronze in the women’s C1-3 road race, her first medal. Dennis Connors also reached the podium for the first time with a silver in the men’s T1-2 road race. In a team event, the USA took bronze in the mixed H1-5 relay.

In sitting volleyball, the three-peat is complete. The United States defeated China in four sets to take home the gold. Heather Erickson led the USA with 28 points, more than doubling any of her teammates.

​​”We have faced so much adversity, especially in this tournament, and I’m so proud to play for this team and to be a part of this team. But also my kids are in the stands, and I’m going to cry again, but it’s just so special,” said setter Kaleo Kanahele.

Staying with the theme of three-peats, the USA’s men’s wheelchair basketball defeated Great Britain 73-69. Jake Williams and Steve Serio combined for 50 points to help secure the USA’s third gold medal in as many games.

“This is what dreams are made of. The totality of the journey, how much this team has grown up together. We’ve won together. We’ve lost together. To cap off my Team USA career with a win like this, with a group of 12 athletes that I love, with this great staff behind me—these are what dreams are made of,” remarked Serio.

USA Para swimming continued to rack up medals. Ellie Marks won her fifth silver medal of the games in the women’s 100-meter backstroke S6. Mallory Weggeman added a silver for the women’s 50-meter butterfly S7. The U.S. claimed bronze in the 4×100 freestyle event. The only gold on the night came from Jessica Long in the women’s 100-meter butterfly S8.

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The final day of the games features a much more lean slate of events. The United States looks to double up in basketball golds, with the women’s squad taking on the reigning champion Netherlands. The marathon events all take place tomorrow, and the U.S. sends five participants to the track in two separate races. Powerlifting fan favorite Bobby Body competes in the men’s up to 107 KG event in his first ever Paralympics.