Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon Secure Silver, the First-Ever Paralympic Badminton Medal for the U.S.

Paralympic History for the U.S.

Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon made history on September 4, 2021, by winning the silver medal in mixed doubles at the Tokyo Paralympics.

This marks the first time the U.S. has ever won a Paralympic medal in badminton.

Krajewski and Simon's victory is a major milestone for the U.S. Paralympic team.

It is also a testament to the growing popularity of badminton among people with disabilities.

Miles Krajewski is a 25-year-old from Chicago, Illinois.

He is a three-time national champion in wheelchair badminton.

Jayci Simon is a 24-year-old from San Diego, California.

She is a two-time national champion in standing badminton.

Krajewski and Simon competed in the SL3-SU5 mixed doubles event at the Paralympics.

They defeated teams from China, Japan, and India to reach the final.

In the final, they lost to the top-seeded team from Indonesia.

Krajewski and Simon's silver medal is a major victory for the U.S. Paralympic team.

It is also a testament to the growing popularity of badminton among people with disabilities.

Their victory will likely inspire more people with disabilities to take up the sport.