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More golden glory as Parker wins para-cycling road race

Australia's Lauren Parker has ridden her way to gold in the cycling road race at the Paralympics. (AAP PHOTOS)

Dual-sport gold medallist Lauren Parker is celebrating her historic Paralympic campaign after she revealed she was made to battle through an upset stomach caused by swallowing water from the River Seine. 

In Paris on Thursday, Parker achieved a rare feat, becoming the first Australian since Eric Russell in 1976 to win golds in two sports at the same Games.

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