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Spain's Most-Decorated Paralympian, Teresa Perales, Visits The Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park to Experience Samsung's Mobile Technologies

September 14, 2016

22x Paralympic Medalist from Spain, Teresa Perales, visited the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park on Wednesday, September 14th. Teresa, the most decorated athlete in Spain, took a tour of the Galaxy Studio and experienced Samsung’s latest mobile products such as Galaxy S7 / Galaxy S7 edge and Gear VR immersive technologies.

22x Paralympic Medalist from Spain, Teresa Perales, visited the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park on Wednesday, September 14th. Teresa, the most decorated athlete in Spain, took a tour of the Galaxy Studio and experienced Samsung’s latest mobile products such as Galaxy S7 / Galaxy S7 edge and Gear VR immersive technologies. The Paralympian also experienced unique, hands-on opportunities including Samsung Mobile Accessibility technology features designed to help those with various disabilities.

Following this week’s competition, Teresa visited the Samsung Galaxy Studio, which re-opened last week in Olympic Park. The Galaxy Studio was revamped to help all fans embrace the excitement of the Paralympic Games. The Studio includes several accessibility features, ensuring all consumers, athletes and fans are able to take part in a variety of interactive experiences through their Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

One of the main attractions that Teresa experienced first-hand was the Gear VR 4D Experience Zone, where she tried exhilarating Olympic Sports, roller coaster rides and kayaking through water rapids via Samsung Gear VR paired with Galaxy mobile devices.

“It’s amazing to have a chance to participate in the Samsung Blogger Program and share Paralympic Games moments from my point of view – fans love that!” said Teresa Perales. “My favorite part of today’s tour was the Social Room, where I got to see my beautiful journey leading up to this moment.”

Spain's Most-Decorated Paralympian, Teresa Perales, Visits The Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park to Experience Samsung's Mobile Technologies

Paralympic Medalist from Spain, Teresa Perales, participates in the Galaxy Accessibility Experience Programs at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Teresa tested out the Blind Game during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Spain's Most-Decorated Paralympian, Teresa Perales, Visits The Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park to Experience Samsung's Mobile Technologies

Inside the Social Galaxy Room, Paralympic Medalist from Spain, Teresa Perales was able to see her past Instagram moments come to life in full 360 at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Spain's Most-Decorated Paralympian, Teresa Perales, Visits The Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park to Experience Samsung's Mobile Technologies

Paralympic Medalist from Spain, Teresa Perales, experiences the high-speed thrill of a roller coaster through a virtual reality film at the Samsung Galaxy Studio Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The film is displayed through the Samsung Galaxy smartphone and Gear VR.

Spain's Most-Decorated Paralympian, Teresa Perales, Visits The Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park to Experience Samsung's Mobile Technologies

Paralympic Medalist from Spain, Teresa Perales plays DJ for a day at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

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About Samsung’s Involvement in the Paralympic Games

Samsung is a Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the Wireless Communications Equipment category. Starting with the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, Samsung has supported the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games and is proud to be an official partner of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Samsung hosts various Paralympic Games campaigns that aim to enable everyone around the world to participate in the Paralympic movement and to spread the excitement and inspiration of the Games through its wireless communication technologies. Samsung’s commitment as a Worldwide Partner continues through Rio 2016, PyeongChang 2018, and Tokyo 2020, and after 2016, will expand its category of sponsorship “Wireless Communications Equipment and Computing Equipment,” including smartphones, tablets, laptops, personal computers and other computing equipment, and desktop printers.

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