Raissa Machado, Brazil's Javelin Throw Star Chasing LA28 Gold 🇧🇷🥇

Meet Raissa Machado, a Brazilian star of Para athletics. She 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 beginning in Para athletics, 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. Learn about Machado's story, from the challenges of becoming an athlete and struggles in front of her home crowd, to aiming to break Paralympic records in Javelin, her journey is one of resilience and determination. #Paralympics #Paris2024 #LA28 #ParaAthletics #Athletics #Javelin #JavelinThrow #Brazil 💫 #ChangeStartsWithSport The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. Stay connected to the Paralympic Movement: Website ▶ www.paralympic.org Facebook ▶ Facebook.com/Paralympics X ▶ X.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ Instagram.com/Paralympics TikTok ▶ TikTok.com/@Paralympics License Paralympic footage via IMG Video Archive ▶ http://bit.ly/49m22Bt