A Paralympic Long Jumper With Wings

Italian Paralympian Arjola Dedaj competed in the T11 women’s long jump at the 2024 Paralympics, wearing a butterfly-shaped blindfold. The games, held at Stade de France, categorize T11 as near-total visual impairment, necessitating full blindfolds for all competitors. Long jumpers also use audio cues from guides to navigate the takeoff board.