Swiss paralympians return to heroes welcome

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The Swiss Paralympians have returned home with a clutch of medals - 22 in total including 7 golds.

Marcel Hug from Thurgau brought back 4 golds in the 800m, 1,500m, 5,000m, and in the marathon. 

The athletes received a warm welcome at Zurich airport on their arrival. 

Switzerland ended 19th in the medal table. 

The top three were China, Britain and the United States. 
 

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