Of course, special recognition must go to Sophie Pascoe, our greatest ever Paralympian. With two golds, a silver, and a bronze in Tokyo, Sophie is one of this country's greatest ever athletes. It's testament to her pursuit of excellence that she was in tears after taking bronze in the 100-metre backstroke final. Such was her determination drive to be the best, third was below her own high standards. Rather than let disappointment hold her back, Sophie drew on it to push herself even harder and to win gold medals in the 100-metre freestyle and the 200-metre medley. Sharing in Sophie's success and disappointment was a privilege for all New Zealanders. She did us all proud with her honesty and her desire to be the very best.