Paris, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Sep, 2024) Paralympic heavyweights China dominated the swimming events on Tuesday, winning four golds and claiming two podium sweeps to extend their lead in the overall medal standings.
China’s first one-two-three came in the men’s 50m backstroke S5 as Yuan Weiyi took gold, Guo Jincheng silver and Wang Lichao bronze.
The real highlight came in the women’s classification race as world record holder Lu Dong defended her crown emphatically with He Shenggao in second place and Liu Yu third.
“When there is another strong swimmer behind you, you will be more motivated,” Lu told AFP.
“Because you are all in China, and you will race every year, and then we will train together.
“It becomes even more advantageous,” he added.
In total, China secured four of the 15 golds on offer in Wednesday’s late session at the La Defense Arena.
Great Britain almost claimed a podium of their own as Faye Rogers took gold and Callie-Ann Warrington silver in the S10 women’s 100m butterfly to stay top of the swimmers’ table.
The victory for Rogers came three years after a car accident that left him with limited movement in his elbow.
“It’s a great full circle moment and I couldn’t be prouder of how far I’ve come,” he said.
“Getting into parasport has been the best, I couldn’t be more grateful for this journey and I’ve learned a lot about myself.
“There are so many people who could benefit from parasport, it’s just amazing,” he added.
– Pride Portal –
The biggest cheer of the night from a crowded crowd came for the hope of home Ugo Didier, Laurent Chardard and especially Alex Portal.
Portal was second to Ihar Boki who claimed his 21st Paralympic gold of a remarkable career in the men’s 200m individual medley SM13.
The 22-year-old added a third silver and also a bronze to his tally in the pool, located just north of his hometown of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
“21 medals for him, he’s a monster,” Portal told France Televisions.
“So, I’m really proud to be close to his standard,” he added.
American swimmer Leanne Smith went one better than in Tokyo by winning the S3 women’s 100m freestyle and Italy’s highly-rated team won two gold medals with in-form Carlotta Gilli in the 200m individual medley women’s SM13 and Stefano Raimondo in the men’s 100 m butterfly S10.
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