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George Clarke

From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold

Tom Gallagher was thrilled to secure Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics. (AAP PHOTOS)

Swimmer Tom Gallagher has delivered Australia's first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Paralympics to cap a remarkable comeback from a near-deadly bout of pancreatitis.

Gallagher powered home through the final throes of the men's S10 50m freestyle final at a packed La Defense Arena to snatch first place with a finishing time of 23.40secs.

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