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Salum Kashafali: The fastest Paralympian on Earth
From a child fleeing conflict to the fastest Paralympian on earth. Salum Kashafali fought for survival, escaping the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo with his family. He took 100 metres gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, breaking his own world record and becoming a global role model.
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The stories behind the medals. Find out what it takes to get to the Games

