Paris 2024 Paralympics | Para-Cycling Road: A Successful Morning for France

The French para-cycling team began with the morning events on September 4th and put on a great show, winning three medals. Heïdi Gaugain’s Silver Medal in the C5 Time Trial France got the first medal of the day through Heïdi Gauguin, who secured the silver medal in the C5 time trial race, four seconds behind Britain’s Paralympic legend Sarah Storey. The victory was very close, so Gaugain was also happy to win silver in her first Paralympic Games while defeating one of the most experienced athletes, Storey, who has 28 Paralympic medals. One could see the unconquerable desire in Gaugain after a difficult track final race earlier in the event. Fellow French cyclist Marie Patouillet, also in great form throughout the Games, came fifth but could not make it to the podium. Gold for Alexandre Léauté in the C2 Time Trial Alexandre Léauté again triumphed at the Paralympics when he got gold in the C2 time trial. Léauté took better management of his efforts recording a better run after lagging at the intermediate split, and passed Ewoud Vromant and Darren Hicks to finish first. This was a win for Léauté, who, after his bronze medal finish in Tokyo, was thrilled with his performance and the overall outcome of the Games. Matt Usher “H2 Category Winner” The H2 winner is a triple Paralympic medallist who won another bronze at the Tokyo Paralympics time trial. Unfortunately for Jouanny, he was only able to secure a place on the podium and achieved his best possible result to finish ahead of Italy’s Luca Mazzone by five-tenths of a second. Ioannis Markakis of Greece won the silver, the same position he occupied in Tokyo, while Spain’s Sergio Garrote Munoz won the bronze, the same as in Tokyo. Although Jouanny set his sight unto greater heights, he pondered on the race and commented that he was outdone by stronger rivals, but to the best of his ability, he gave it. Other Morning Highlights in H1-3 classification: They were ahead in the race Anaïs Vincent, who finished fifth. However, the winner of the race was the country’s representative of the USA—Katerina Brim. At the same time, Oksana Masters went on and won the eighth Paralympic gold medal in the H4-5 class. Samantha Bosco, the other American, had won her first Paralympic gold in her event, thus proving that Team USA was also on the right track. FAQ What is a Para-cycling road in the Paralympics? The para-cycling road is a Paralympic sport for athletes with physical disabilities. It includes various cycling categories based on the athletes’ functional abilities, and it takes place on public roads with time trials and road race events. Who are the standout athletes in the Paris 2024 Para-cycling road events? Some standout athletes include Heïdi Gaugain, Alexandre Léauté, and Florian Jouanny for France, as well as Oksana Masters and Samantha Bosco from the USA. How are athletes classified in Para-cycling? Para cyclists are classified into different categories based on the type and severity of their disabilities. These include categories like C (cycling), H (handbike), T (tricycle), and B (tandem for visually impaired athletes). What were the notable results from the September 4th Para-cycling road events? France secured three medals: a silver by Heïdi Gaugain, a gold by Alexandre Léauté, and a bronze by Florian Jouanny. Additionally, Team USA had significant victories, including Oksana Masters’ eighth gold. How do time trials differ from road races in Para-cycling? Time trials focus on individual performance against the clock, while road races are mass start events where athletes compete directly against one another. Disclaimer This article contains general information on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The information processed in this article is purely informative and does not contain any promotional content or conflict of interest information. Every effort has been made to produce accurate information, and this site uses information on events/results, athlete performances, and classifications, among others, which change from time to time. This article generates data and outcomes to the writing date; therefore, any future adjustments may not be included. Audiences are urged to refer to the official information sources of the Paralympics to know the current updates and performance of the athletes. The authors and publishers of this content are not liable for any mistakes, missing information, and any consequent results that come with utilizing this information.

Warrior Sachin Sarjerao Khilari breaks Asian record for silver medal in shot put: Paris 2024 Paralympics.

In the just concluded Paris 2024 Paralympics, India’s Sachin Sarjerao Khilari proved his mettle and performed well by clinching a Silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 category event. On his second try, he was able to throw up to 16—32 meters to break the record for an Asian company, which stands at 25. Khilari, a 34-year-old world champion, was narrowly pipped to the post by Canadian Greg Stewart, who reclaimed his title and put up a season’s best 16. 38 meters. Croatia’s Luka Bakovic closed the podium with a personal best mark 16. 27 meters. The F46 extends to those with arm disability, for example, those having above or below-elbow amputations. Para-athletics has been exhibited well by Khilari, who suffers from the mobility of his left hand as a result of an accident when he was young. Apart from being an athlete, he works as a mechanical engineer and coaches students for competitive examinations in India, particularly public service examinations. This makes 21 medals for India in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, surpassing the record of 19 medals reaped in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Looking back at his triumph, Khilari insisted that India has always had one of the best preparations for such major events and affirmed his faith in the ‘warrior’ mentality of Indian athletes. However, after the race, Khilari stated that he wanted to swim even better, as he thought that he had made some mistakes in his technique. However, Khilari beat Gregory Stewart earlier this year in the Para World Championships; hence, he still has a lot of work to do to gain more victories. FAQ The F46 classification is for athletes with arm impairments, such as above- or below-elbow amputations, who compete in events like shot put, discus, and javelin. Canada’s Greg Stewart won the gold medal in the men’s shot put F46 event with a season-best throw of 16.38 meters. Sachin Khilari set a new Asian record with a throw of 16.32 meters, earning him the silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 event. India has won 21 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, surpassing its previous record of 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Sachin Khilari began his journey in para sports in 2015 and has since become a world champion and two-time Asian Para Games gold medalist. Disclaimer The information in this article was based on the updates of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games up to September 2024. Any information about the biathlon events and performances of the athletes can change throughout the competition. All the classifications work belong to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) while all the results mentioned in this paper have been obtained from official Paralympic records. It is, however, important to note that this article was written in August 2012. Therefore, readers are advised to consult other Paralympic sources to confirm some of the facts narrated in this article.

Paris 2024 Paralympics | Para Swimming: Kylian Portal Reaches 100m Freestyle S12 Final, Alexa Leary Sets World Record in S9 Heats

The environment was electric at the Paris La Défense Arena on Wednesday as the inaugural Para swimming events were unveiled. Records were broken, and close qualifications were up for grabs. Kylian Portal Qualifies for 100m Freestyle S12 Final France’s Kylian Portal: 54” in 100-meter freestyle S12 men’s swimming. He followed a slight drop, taking 49 seconds of the total to clinch third place in his heat and the sixth stopwatch time. This made him qualify for the final list of swimmers. He will try to replicate the bronze medal he won in 400m freestyle events. The young French swimmer, trailing behind Britain’s Stephen Clegg by only seven-tenths of a second, will be in the final later this evening at 5:30 p.m. for the second time to garner another medal for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Still, Léane Morceau failed to progress from the heats in the women’s 100m freestyle S12 and got only the tenth result with 1:06. 55. Likewise, Assya Maurin Espiau failed to qualify for the final round as She finished the SM14 200m medley in the eleventh position. Alexa Leary Sets New World Record in S9 100m Freestyle Heats. The most outstanding performance of the morning belonged to Australia’s Alexa Leary, who swam to beat the WR in the women’s 100m freestyle S9 in 59. 60 seconds. Leary, who has already clinched second gold in the final of the 4x100m medley 34pts mixed relay, is a shoo-in for another gold in the final. Her closest competitor was Christie Raleigh-Crossley of America, who swam a 1:01 in her heat ahead of Miss Baker. 37, putting the two teams on the face—off in the final. Other Notable Performances The morning session also saw several Paralympic records tumble: Monica Boggioni’s Record-Breaking Swim in the Women’s 50m Breaststroke SB3 One is Monica Boggioni of Italy, who became popular for her success in the women’s 50m breaststroke SB3 category of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Boggioni, who was already rather famous in para-swimming, achieved a fantastic time of 53 at the Paralympics and became a record holder. 70 seconds. This victory proved her prowess in the water and motivated herself, the other competitors, and the fans. The new record is proof of her hard work, training, and competitiveness she uses to challenge herself in every race that she enters and it also rewrites her name in the history of Paralympics. Andrii Trusov Sets a New Record in Men’s 50m Freestyle S7. In the men’s 50m freestyle S7 event, Ukrainian swimmer Andrii Trusov swam majestically, touching the checker mate at 27, ticking the Paralympic record. 31 seconds. Trained in a style of explosive speed and a strict technique, Trusov’s record-breaking swim was one of the most interesting spectacles of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Besides, this success indicates his extraordinary ability, with para-swimming being another success story to be mentioned in the history of Ukraine. The specific goal orientation Trusov has displayed in the pool has elevated him to the status of one of the best in the sport, and this record adds to it. Ellie Marks Breaks Paralympic Record in Women’s 100m Freestyle S6 Ellie Marks of the USA also cemented her status as a force to be reckoned with at the Paralympics with her record-breaking performance in the Women’s 100m freestyle S6. Clocking in at 1:10. 98, Marks not only won her place in the finals but could swim the distance in a Paralympic record-breaking time at that. It’s a training and commitment to the professional level of performance that she delivers in Paris. Marks, one of the successful Team USA swimmers, has been among the swimmers who have set new records on what can be achieved in para-swimming. Her new record places her in a position of authority within this successful swimmer group. In the women’s 400m freestyle S8, Jessica Long, who can be regarded as one of the leading Paralympic swimmers, triumphed in her heat with a time of 4:53. 43. China’s Tingting Zheng produced a time of 5:02, which was an Asian record in the same event and the second-fastest time. 27. With the competition continuing, the fans still expect more amazing displays and even records to be broken by swimmers such as Kyril Portal and Alexa Leary.

Paris 2024 Paralympics | Goalball: Turkey Secures Final Spot after Overcoming Brazil

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have seen a lot of hard work, beauty, and strength by the players, and the women’s Goalball is no exception. Two-time champions Turkey are into the final after a great battle against Brazil in the other semi-final. The match was played on Wednesday evening at the Arena Paris Sud, where Turkey won 3-1, this win takes them closer to defending the title they won before and possibly winning the third Paralympic gold consecutively. Turkey’s trek to the final hasn’t been exactly picture-perfect. During the group stages, the team comprising the star player Sevda Altunoluk had some difficulties and barriers. They were, however, able to finish the second position in their group with one win, one draw, and one loss. This was quite surprising from their usual performances, which paved the way for keen and interesting encounters in the knockout stage. But a different Turkey turned on the magic when it was required most to prove why they are the current champions of Europe.  The Quarter-final match was between Turkey and the spirited Korea Republic. The match was like a see-saw battle, but Turkey’s strength and astute skill overpowered them, leading to a 6-3 win. From this win, a semifinal match with Brazil was lined up against the team that had a great blend of defense and soccer’s highest art, counterattack soccer. The last four matches against Brazil exemplify how the Turkish side battled hard and how tactically they were. Brazil was a tough competitor, which did not let the game become very wide, and it was again the ace performance of Sevda Altunoluk that made the party. Fatma Gul Guler added a third soon after, with Altunoluk, who played a significant role for Turkey throughout the competition, scoring two goals late into the match. Brazil only scored a single goal, and Turkey’s defenders, most of their players, are experienced, preventing the Brazilians from scoring to achieve a 3-1 victory. This victory implies that Turkey will now be taking on Israel in the finals a match which could be quite interesting to watch. Israel outplayed China 2-1 in the semi-final match to qualify them to the final. It promises to be a fitting finale of the women’s Goalball tournament at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as the two teams are in the best of form. To Turkey, the final is not only another opportunity to win another gold medal but also an opportunity to make history as one of the most outstanding goalball teams in the Paralympics. Successfully defended in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, a win in Paris will create a hat-trick, which will be a good achievement in any sport. Factually and organizationally speaking, the teamwork, discipline, and especially the contribution of players such as Sevda Altunoluk have laid the foundation for the team’s success. Specifically, it is possible to pay attention to Altunoluk’s following performances; with more than fifteen goals to her name, she has proved to be a deadly striker whose contribution is most effective in crunch matches. She has been vital in the goal-scoring part of playing for Turkey, especially when there is pressure, and she will similarly grace the final match against Israel.  Finally, it gets to this stage, and anticipation comes from the fans and the players involved in the game. The spectator’s expectations will be high to witness the match, which analysts believe will be historical in the Arena Paris Sud. Turkey and Israel have proved they can and desire to triumph, and the final will be keenly fought. Nevertheless, one should admit that Turkey’s qualification to the final has shown the fans so much persistence and the teams’ fighting spirit. Defying the odds in the group stage and beating sides like the Korean Republic and Brazil are clear tests of a champion side. All the attention will be focused on Sevda Altunoluk and her team as they start the last matches of the tournament and are willing to gain the third Paralympic gold. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have played host in enabling athletes to express themselves and positively impact millions. Turkey’s women’s Goalball team, who came close to claiming the cup and achieved many things throughout the tournament, shows that nothing can hold you back when you keep practicing, stick to your team, and aim to be the best. When they go to confront Israel, they do so with an entire nation of people behind them, willing to create history all over again. 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