Two Columbus Paralympic athletes win silver

Two athletes from Columbus are bringing home medals from the Paralympics in Tokyo.

Blake Haxton earned a silver in sprint canoe, finishing two seconds behind gold medalist Rufino de Paulo Fernando of Brazil. Haxton was the only United States athlete competing in multiple sports and also placed 10th in single sculls rowing.

Mindy Cook was a member of the silver medal-winning women's goalball team. Cook made the crucial last block in extra throws against Brazil that sent the Americans to the finals. In that championship bout, the U.S. fell to Turkey 9-2.

The closing ceremonies for the Paralympics were Sunday.

ROBERT HANASHIRO/USA TODAY SPORTS Paralympic athlete Blake Haxton won silver in sprint canoe. He also competed in rowing.