# @paralympics on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_uwcRkbKE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71332915-paralympics-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e94594fd0c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02T14:46:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) — https://gondola.cc/Paralympics

## Caption

Brazil's javelin throw star chasing LA28 gold 🇧🇷🥇

Meet Raissa Machado discovered a new pathway in life through Para sport, and helped her understand she was born to be an athlete at the highest level.

Since taking up #ParaAthletics, Machado competed at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, winning two silver medals at the Games. Heading into LA28, she aims for the top step of the podium.

Watch the full story in our 🔗 in bio.

#Paralympics

## Stats

- **Views:** 34,315
- **Likes:** 1,497
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 43

## Tags

paraathletics, paralympics

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