Oklahoman Wins Silver At Paris Paralympics

Para Athletics - Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games: Day 8

Silver medalist, Derek Loccident of Team United States, poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Men's Long Jump T64 Final on day eight of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 05, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo: Tullio M. Puglia / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images

Oklahoma Paralympian Derek Loccident is bringing home the silver medal in the men's T-64 long jump at the Paris Paralympics. He won the medal yesterday. Loccident jumped 7.79 meters. He will compete in the high jump tomorrow. The 26-year-old played football at Westmoore High School and the University of Central Oklahoma. Loccident's left leg was amputated after a train accident in 2018.

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