GB’s Alice Tai claimed her second gold of the games and third of her career in the women’s S8 50m freestyle. The US is set to play for gold in women’s sitting volleyball and GB’s Becky Redfern clinched gold in the women’s SB13 100m breaststroke. Lea Bayekula secured a comfortable win in the women’s T53 400m. Germany’s Elena Krawzow won SB12 100m breaststroke gold after battling a brain tumor. In wheelchair tennis, Alfie Hewett reached the final to face Japan’s Tokito Oda.
In the powerlifting event, Germany’s Elena Krawzow clinched the gold in the SB12 100m breaststroke. Sammi Kinghorn won silver and Debrunner gold in the Women’s 400m T53 Final. Canada’s Aurelie Rivard secured gold in the S10 400m freestyle as Australia’s Timothy Hodge claimed gold in the men’s SM9 200m individual medley. Egypt’s Rehab Ahmed took home gold in the women’s 55kg powerlifting.
Iona Winnifrith won a silver medal in the SB7 100m breaststroke, emulating her idol Ellie Simmonds. In table tennis, 14-year-old British schoolgirl Bly Twomey secured a bronze medal. GB reached the men’s basketball final after defeating Germany 71-43. In judo, GB’s Olivia Broome clinched bronze in the women’s up to 50kg final. The Paralympic action featured impressive performances and emotional victories, showcasing the determination and talent of the athletes.
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