Day Two of Paris 2024 Paralympics: Athletics, Double Gold Wins for Team GB in Cycling and Swimming – Live Coverage | Paris Paralympic Games 2024

Negative for US athletes as they are still looking for their first gold medal at the Paralympics. Meanwhile, China continues to dominate and has won multiple gold medals in events such as table tennis and field events. Britain’s Maisie Summers-Newton stood out by winning gold in the women’s 200m individual SM6 medley. At the track, there were frustrations during the men’s T11 long jump due to crowd noise affecting visually impaired jumpers. Australia’s Timothy Hodge competed in the men’s SB8 100m breaststroke and China’s Di Dongdong set a world record in the long jump. In the pool, Italy’s Stefano Raimondi and the Netherlands’ Chantalle Zijderfeld both claimed gold medals. In the field, Belgium’s Maxime Carabin won gold in the men’s T52 400m. Overall, it was a successful day for many athletes, with a mix of world records, Paralympic records, and inspiring performances. The US still aims to secure its first gold medal, while countries like China, Britain, and Australia are already celebrating multiple wins.

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