Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon came to Paris as the U.S.’s first para badminton players and left as the country’s first Paralympic medalists in the sport.

Hershey native Mason Symons, right, and Japan's Yukinobu Ike play the ball during the wheelchair rugby gold medal match between Japan and the U.S. at the 2024 Paralympics, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard Team USA has medaled in wheelchair rugby every year since it has been a sport at the Paralympics.

The U.S. para badminton duo of Jayci Simon and Miles Krajewski earned a silver medal in mixed doubles SH6 at the Paralympics in Paris.