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Paralympic Silver Medalist🥈
Luke 1:37
@yonex_usa_badminton

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What an honor it is to represent my country on the biggest stage in the world! Growing up as a little kid, I would watch the Olympics and Paralympics on tv, questioning how they got to this level. I would dream that maybe someday I could be as amazing as them. I kept dreaming and dreaming, when people told me I’m crazy and my dream is crazy, it added to my fuel to keep pushing. At 19, I changed the the word “dream” into the word “reality”. Although it was only one day that changed it (4/3 - making the Paralympics) and a week of living it out (Paris), it has been a lifetime of dedication and hard work from both my family and I. Many have dreams but very few can achieve. I am proud I can stand here today able to say I made history. I wear the silver medal around my neck as a reminder that you can do anything you set your mind to and
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

If I thanked everyone individually, I would never finish this post so thanks to everyone who has helped get me to this point. More specifically, I want to thank Moss Lattison, @abhitheshuttler, and @friscobadminton for the time and commitment you have spent helping us train. Thank you Miles for growing as a team with me. Most importantly, thank you to my close family and friends who have believed and supported me no matter what and for going through all the ups and downs with me.

📸@badmintonphoto_official and @gettyimages

#paralympics #badminton #paris2024 #usabadminton #teamusa taken in Paralympic Games by @jayci.simon

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First-ever @usabadminton medal 🚨‼️

Dream team @miles_krajewski and @jayci.simon make HISTORY with their silver medal in para badminton mixed doubles SH6! 🇺🇸

#ParisParalympics THE FIRST ever badminton medal for Team USA across both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Miles Krajewski
Jayci Simon
Para Badminton
Mixed Doubles SH6 by @jayci.simon

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Take a bow, Jayci Simon! 👏

With her silver medal in mixed doubles badminton, Jayci Simon is forever cemented in the history books. #ParisParalympics 🇺🇲🏸 by @jayci.simon

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2 years ago

That's a wrap on today's DAAA Sports Saturday Takeover!

A huge thank you to Jayci for spending the day with us and sharing a little of her world!

From discovering badminton through DAAA to becoming a Paralympic silver medalist, Jayci's journey is a great example of why opportunities in sport matter.

We love seeing members of our community not only pursuing their passions but helping create opportunities for the next generation of athletes.

Thanks for joining us today, Jayci! We can't wait to see what's next for you!

…..and we're not done yet! Join us next Saturday as another amazing athlete takes over our social media! We can't wait! by @jayci.simon

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3 years of still getting to do all my favorite things but now with my favorite person….

Cheers to more food reviews, more dancing, more workouts, more competitions, more travel, more cribbage, more laughter, and a lot more love🥂❤️ by @jayci.simon

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After winning a historic silver medal at Paris 2024, Jayci Simon is fired up for a home Paralymics at LA28🏸✨

🔗 Full story in our link in bio.

#Paralympics #ParaBadminton An athlete in action on a badminton court, wearing a blue, red, and white uniform, swings the racket. The background shows a crowd and a Panasonic sign. Text displays: "My goal is just to be the best badminton player I can become." Below, it reads: "Jayci Simon, Para Badminton," with a USA flag and the Paralympic symbol. by @jayci.simon

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17 days ago

First Women’s USDFA Camp ⚽️ by @jayci.simon

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20 days ago

Every time I think about writing something, I’m left with 1,000 emotions. Sad, shocked, devastated, heartbroken, but I’m also filled with gratitude for being able to know you.

Pete was most commonly known as my boss but he had many more roles in my life. He was a mentor, a workout buddy, a personal cheerleader, and what felt like family.

He was always the one to call me out on stuff but he was just as much encouraging. He has taught me what it’s like to pay attention to the smallest details. The importance of knowing how many hours are in a week to prioritize your time most efficiently. To rain check me when he thought I was dreaming too big. He showed me the importance of putting others first no matter the cause.

And just when I thought I ate “weird” health concoctions, he somehow always had a “weirder” health habit. Eating a bowl of spirulina tablets is one of the many.

He had so many amazing qualities, but if I had to choose 1, it would be the way he made everyone around him feel important, loved, and cared for.

Although it’s devastating to have you leave us so soon, your impact on the people around you and your community will leave a legacy for years to come.

I love you and your terrible hand writing Pete🕊️🩷 by @jayci.simon

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Prácticamente española🫒 taken in Spain by @jayci.simon

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Una visita que deja huella en la Escuela de Verano 2026

Estos días hemos tenido el enorme placer de contar con @jayci.simon medallista de plata en los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, en nuestra Escuela de Verano en Cazalla de la Sierra.

Jayci ha convivido y entrenado con los deportistas de nuestras Escuelas y del CETD Andaluz, compartiendo experiencias y, sobre todo, una historia de esfuerzo, superación y perseverancia.

Uno de los momentos más especiales fue la charla con nuestros chicos y chicas, donde contó sus comienzos en el bádminton y todo lo que tuvo que superar hasta alcanzar el sueño paralímpico.

Pero su mensaje fue claro: la medalla es solo una parte del camino. Lo verdaderamente importante es disfrutar de todo lo recorrido para llegar hasta ella.

Y nos dejó un consejo que vale oro: afrontar las dificultades con una sonrisa y buscar siempre el lado positivo de cada situación.

Durante estos días también ha estado acompañada por Iván Segura, deportista del CETD Andaluz. Ambos trabajan ya con la mirada puesta en un nuevo sueño: Los Ángeles 2028.

Gracias, Jayci, por compartir tu historia, tu sonrisa y tus valores con todos nosotros.

Porque las medallas pasan, pero las enseñanzas y las personas que encontramos en el camino dejan huella.

#EscuelaDeVerano2026 #CazallaDeLaSierra #Bádminton #Paris2024 #LosAngeles2028

@aytocazalla @andaluciajunta @deporteand @aytohuelva @dipuhu @culturaand @ganafote_custom @fundunicaja @atlantic_copper @lara.clinica @dlpviajes @cafd_oficial @garciamillan.es @inst_espanol taken in Cazalla De La Sierra, Andalucia, Spain by @jayci.simon

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Peru Dump highlights:
⚪️ Autographed my wall pictures at the BPAC headquarters
⚪️ Trained in a Para Pan Am Training Camp
⚪️ Became an unofficial member of Team España ;)
⚪️ Eating two main food groups: Ceviche and Açaí bowls by @jayci.simon

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