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Poppy Maskill Wins ParalympicsGB's First Gold in Paris

Poppy Maskill Wins ParalympicsGB's First Gold in Paris

Poppy Maskill, 19, secured Britain's inaugural gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris. She established a world record in the S14 100m women's butterfly, clocking in at 1:03. Maskill dominated the race from start to finish, surpassing Hong Kong's Yui Lam Chan. This marked her debut Paralympics.

Maskill is set to compete in additional events: backstroke, freestyle, and individual medley. Her confidence has soared following her victory. Her family was present to witness her triumph.

Tully Kearney, 27, contributed another gold for Britain in the S5 200m freestyle. She triumphed despite a head injury and health challenges. Kearney was elated to better her silver medal from Tokyo.

The La Défense Arena was bustling with spectators. Two world records and two Paralympic records were achieved. Ugo Didier, a French swimmer, claimed gold in the men's S9 400m freestyle. Gabrielzinho, a Brazilian swimmer without arms, secured gold in the men's S2 100m backstroke.

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