4 US Paralympians barred from closing ceremonies after social media comments questioning teammate's disability

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United States Paralympians were banned from attending the closing ceremonies for the Paralympics in Paris after comments on social media questioning a teammate’s disability. 

Swimmers Gia Pergolini, Julia Ganney, Jessica Long and Anastasia Pagonis were all disciplined for comments about fellow swimmer Christie Raleigh Crossley, who has the neurological disorder S9. 

Their comments are clear violations of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee rules, according to The Washington Post. 

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Christie Raleigh Crossley during the 50-meter women’s freestyle during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Summer Games at La Défense Arena. (Avery Bane/USA Today)

"We can confirm that sanctions have been imposed on several athletes due to unacceptable behavior," a USOPC spokesperson wrote in a statement to The Washington Post. "It is important to uphold the standards expected of Team USA athletes, and we remain committed to addressing any actions that undermine our values."

Other than being barred from closing ceremonies, the four swimmers are also subject to suspensions and loss of stipends, The Washington Post added. 

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Raleigh Crossley set the world record in Paris in the 50-meter freestyle event Aug. 29, and Long, who has spoken her mind about cheating in the Paralympics, jumped into the comments of an Instagram post where her teammates were celebrating the feat. 

"I stand with you," Long commented after Spanish swimmer Sarai Gascon Moreno said, "S9? It’s a joke?"

Long continued to speak out after this