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6%
6% -- percentage athletes named as exciting to follow for Paralympians (2026-01)
Across respondents from five surveyed countries, participants named Paralympians 6% of the time when asked about athletes they were excited to follow in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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6%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2026-01
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Sample Size
11,683
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B
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95
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60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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Parity
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Tier A
https://www.paritynow.com/resources/research/new-data-dont-sleep-on-paralympians-the-games-or-their-… ↗
Source Article
NEW DATA: Don’t Sleep on Paralympians, the Games, or Their Fans | Parity
NEW DATA: Don’t Sleep on Paralympians, the Games, or Their Fans
36% of U.S. Winter Paralympic fans plan to follow the Games more this year than in the past with athletes (their personalities, stories, and connections) being the top reason fans are excited
Women's sports fans are more likely to watch…
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Parity
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Methodology
SurveyMonkey poll conducted Jan 15-21, 2026 among 11,683 adults across five countries
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Paralympians: 6% percentage athletes named as exciting to follow. Source: Parity (2026-01). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/paralympians-named-excited-athletes-2026
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