Daniel Matthews
Updated on: October 7, 2024 10:02 pm GMT
The Paris 2024 Paralympics have showcased remarkable performances from athletes across various sports, particularly in swimming and basketball. Notably, 13-year-old Iona Winnifrith made history as the youngest British Paralympic swimming medallist this century by winning a silver medal in the women’s SB7 100m breaststroke. Competing in her second final, she finished with a personal best time of 1:29.69, only behind a world record set by Mariia Pavlova. Despite her initial desire for gold, Winnifrith expressed immense pride in her achievement.
In addition to Winnifrith’s achievement, Alice Tai and Rebecca Redfern also brought home gold medals, with Tai setting personal bests after her amputation. Redfern, who had previously won silvers in earlier Games, celebrated her first gold in the SB13 100m breaststroke.
On the basketball court, Great Britain’s wheelchair basketball team reached the gold medal match for the first time since 1996 by defeating Germany with a strong 71-43 victory. The team’s performance, particularly by Gregg Warburton who scored 35 points, was crucial for their success in this tournament.
These wins show how talented and determined the athletes of ParalympicsGB are. They keep doing great in different events, winning medals and breaking records as the games go on.
