Five storylines for the first Winter Paralympics in South Korea, one year out from the Opening Ceremony:
1. Can the U.S. top the medal standings?
The last time the U.S. earned the most medals at a Paralympics that it didn’t host was in 1992. It’s possible the U.S. returns to the top next year, but much will hinge on whether Russia is allowed to compete in PyeongChang (more on that below).
In 2014, Russia dominated with 80 medals, including 30 golds, more than three times as many total medals and golds as the second-place nation.