Connolly didn’t win a gold medal, though. According to Guinness World Records, there was no such thing in 1896. In fact, the first gold medals were awarded at the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis.

“When I crossed the line, I was like, ‘Am I really first this ... her 22nd Paralympic medal. The once again packed Stade de France witnessed a Dutch triple podium in the women’s 100m T64 with Fleur ...