{"type":"link","asset_type":"article","version":"1.0","cache_age":3600,"provider_name":"CANVAS Arts","provider_url":"https:\/\/artscanvas.org","title":"For Paralympic athletes, challenges at 2020 Games echo longstanding barriers","publication_date":"September 02, 2021","summary":"For some Paralympians, the journey to this year's games was more taxing. In addition to rigorous training to compete at the top level, the athletes have also had to prioritize their health amid the global pandemic, as well as navigate barriers to the support they need.","author_name":"By Lizz Bolaji","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/cdn.artscanvas.org\/static\/2021\/09\/89ea75679d620f17c236fde6b334a9de-GettyImages-1234850081-1024x683.jpg","thumbnail_height":683,"thumbnail_width":1024}