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Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record

Lauren Parker won silver in the H1-3 individual time trial to go with her triathlon gold. (Greg Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Lauren Parker is basking in the glory of becoming Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist in 44 years after claiming silver in the women's H1-3 individual time trial to add to her triathlon gold. 

After finishing first in the para-triathlon on Monday, Parker was facing a lofty task to match a feat last achieved by Eric Russell, who won a gold (shot put) and two bronzes (discus and pentathlon) in 1980.

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