Here we look at Paralympic stars from Sheffield past and present, such as world number one-ranked table tennis star Will Bayley, who is in Tokyo to defend his Rio Games title, and other inspiring parasports performers.
5. Swimming champion
Ponds Forge-based swimmer James Crisp, who won 12 Paralympic medals at three Games, including three golds. He has won medals in every competitive swimming stroke Photo: submit
6. Table tennis star Kim Daybell
Sheffield-born table tennis star Kim Daybell started by playing the game at the age of 9 in the garage at home with his dad. He has competed in two Paralympics and is now a junior doctor Photo: submit
7. School visit
One of Britain's Paralympic stars, gold medallist wheelchair racer Tanni Grey Thompson, visited Stocksbridge High School to open their new disabled facilities in November 2001. She is pictured meeting pupil Brian Hackworth and headteacher Jan Featherstone Photo: Steve Ellis
8. Matt on Johnnie's team
Sheffield athlete Matt Hamilton has completed the Superhero Tri Series with Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock. The Superhero Tri series, the UK’s only disabled athletic series, saw Matt cycle and Jonnie run his first 1km race as part of Team npower. Photo: Submitted