The Paralympics is one of the most famous sports tournaments in the world. In this tournament, physically disabled athletes participate and compete against each other. In this article, we will tell you who are the most successful Paralympians.
#5 Jessica Long
US swimmer Jessica Long is one of the most successful US athletes in the world. She has 29 Paralympic medals including 16 gold medals. She made her debut in the 2004 Athens Paralympics.
#4 Jonas Jacobsson
Swedish shooter, Jonas Jacobsson is second on our list. He was born with a disability in his lower limbs due to which he always uses a wheelchair. He won 30 medals including 17 Paralympic gold medals.
#3 Zipora Rubin Rosenbaum
One of the best multitalented Paralympic athletes, Zipora Rubin Rosenbaum of Israel won 31 medals including 15 gold medals in Paralympics. In her debut games in 1964 Tokyo she won 5 medals, each in a different game.
#2 Heinz Frei
Swiss Paralympic athlete, Heinz Fri is at second on our list. He won 35 Paralympic medals including 15 gold medals in his career. He has represented Switzerland in both summer and winter games.
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#1 Trischa Zorn
American swimmer, Trischa Zorn is the most successful Paralympic athlete in the world. She won 55 medals including 41 gold medals in 6 Paralympic tournaments. She was blind from birth but she never gave up on her dreams which made her most decorated Paralympic athlete.
