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Beginning Jan. 1, Para track and field, which has been managed by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, will be integrated into USA Track and Field.
“With the USOPC and USATF joining forces for our Paralympics Track & Field National Team and development programs, we are setting the stage for unprecedented opportunity and development,” USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland said in a statement. “We’ve committed to working toward this model of integration, because we know it will allow Para athletes to fully access a powerhouse of resources, support and training as they pursue excellence and represent Team USA.”
Para athletes "will now have access to the same level of support and attention as other elite U.S. track and field athletes," according to a press release.