Brazil skilled a golden Wednesday (Jul. 12) on the World Paralympic Athletics Championships held in Paris (France), with Beth Gomes rising because the standout athlete. Gomes triumphed in each the burden throw and discus throw occasions (within the F53 class), setting world information in each disciplines.
Gomes’ exceptional day commenced with the burden throw within the F53 class (athletes who compete in chairs), the place she reached a distance of seven.75 meters. This efficiency surpassed her personal earlier world document of seven.16 meters, which she set on the Brazilian Athletics Championships in June on the Paralympic Training Center in Sao Paulo.
“I’ve done my homework and translated it onto the field. Breaking the world record here in Paris, the host city of the 2024 Games, is truly amazing, but it’s only the beginning. I will always be here to inspire our younger generation, emphasizing the transformative power of sports in our lives,” stated Gomes, who was identified with a number of sclerosis within the Nineties.
Gomes continued to shine within the discus throw, attaining a distance of 17.12 meters and surpassing her earlier world document of 16.80 meters, additionally set on the Brazilian Athletics Championships.
Another Brazilian athlete to safe a gold medal was Claudiney Batista. Having already achieved this feat on the 2019 World Championships in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Batista excelled as soon as once more, this time within the discus throw occasion of the F56 class. He recorded a formidable distance of 46.07 meters. Yogesh Kathuniya from India claimed the silver medal with a distance of 43.17 meters, whereas Slovakia’s Dusan Laczko secured the bronze medal with a throw of 42.70 meters.
“I feel relieved and accomplished. I have worked hard throughout this year, and I approached this competition with great confidence. My main concern was the Indian athlete, who had come close to my previous marks. However, I always strive to evolve and maintain my position atop the podium,” stated Batista, who additionally received a gold medal within the race on the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
In the T37 class (athletes with cerebral palsy) 200-meter occasion, Brazil celebrated a double victory, with Ricardo Mendonca capturing gold and Christian Gabriel da Costa incomes silver. The ultimate gold medal of the day was secured by Felipe Gomes within the T11 class (blind athletes) 400-meter race.
The day additionally witnessed two silver medals: one by Fabricio Ferreira within the T13 class (visually impaired athletes) 100-meter occasion, and one other by Alessandro Silva within the F11 class (blind athletes) weight throw. Additionally, two bronze medals had been received by Fabio Bordignon within the T35 class 200-meter race and Matheus de Lima within the T44 class (athletes with decrease limb disabilities) 100-meter occasion.
With a complete of seven gold, 5 silver, and eight bronze medals, Brazil secured the second place within the general medal standings. China claimed the highest spot with ten gold, six silver, and 4 bronze medals.
The Brazilian staff on the World Athletics Championships contains 54 athletes from 19 states, together with 11 information athletes. This championship in Paris marks the primary main occasion within the sport following the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The competitors is going down on the Charlety Stadium, which has a seating capability of 20,000 and belongs to the Paris FC soccer membership, competing within the French second division.
Source: Agencia Brasil