The Paralympic Games saw multiple key events unfolding, including Laura Sugar of GB winning gold in the women’s KL3 kayak single 200m with a Paralympic games record time of 46.66s. Nelia Barbosa of France took silver and Felicia Laberer of Germany took bronze in this event. Additionally, Charlotte Henshaw of GB won gold in the women’s KL2 200m kayak single, with Emma Wiggs of GB taking silver and Aja Adler of Germany taking bronze.
In powerlifting, Tayana Medeiros of Brazil won gold in the women’s up to 86kg category with a Paralympic record of 156kg, while Zheng Feifei of China took silver and Marion Serrano Guajardo of Chile took bronze. Katherinne Wollermann of Chile won gold in the women’s KL1 200m kayak single, as Maryna Mazhula of Ukraine took silver and Edina Mueller of Germany took bronze.
In other events, Fernando Rufino de Paulo of Brazil won gold in the men’s VL2 200m Va’a single. Igor Tofalini of Brazil took silver and Blake Haxton of USA took bronze. Jack Eyers of GB secured a silver in the VL3 Va’a single 200m, while Peter Cowan of NZ took the bronze.
As the Paralympic Games continued, athletes from various countries showcased their talent and determination, celebrating victories and setting new records along the way. The Games provided a platform for athletes to shine and inspire audiences around the world with their incredible performances.
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