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Four sledge hockey player on the ice, posing for a camera with their gold medals

No. 16: USA v Russia live on NBC

The decision by one of the US’s biggest broadcasters to show the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games ice sledge hockey final between Russia and USA marked a watershed moment in the history of the Paralympic Movement.

People sitting on chairs around tables, looking at a screen. Classroom atmosphere

No. 17: Agitos Foundation launched

Since 1960, when the first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, it has become increasingly clear that para-sport has the power to change perceptions and help individuals with impairments to recognise their potential.

Six people carry a flag with the Paralympic symbol into a stadium

No. 18: The Agitos, the Paralympic symbol is unveiled

With the brand new logo of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided, the new ‘Agitos’ were etched onto the Paralympic Flag in readiness for the Closing Ceremony of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.

Man on a track holding a handbike above his head and smiling

No. 19: Alex Zanardi creates image of the Games

On 5 September 2012, 21 years after he last raced there in Formula 3000, a laughing Alex Zanardi hoisted his handcycle aloft at Brands Hatch and punched the air after winning double gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.