Paralympics to be held without most fans in Tokyo
Organizers said all fans will be barred from the Tokyo Paralympics with exceptions only for a few children at unspecified events. Public viewing of road events is discouraged. The move follows the Tokyo Olympics and rising COVID-19 infections amid a state of emergency extended to September 12.
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Heims joins Erin at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Heims and Erin will compete in 13 100 and 400 meter races with Erin heading to the Paralympic Village after a ten day stay at Yakota Air Base in Fussa Japan. Parents Kris and Glen will watch from Colorado Springs due to COVID-19 restrictions while Northern Iowa athletic director David Harris praises the athletes’ university support.
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