British cycling star Sarah Storey secured her 19th gold medal at the Paralympic Games by triumphing in the women's C4-5 road race held in the Paris suburb of Clichy-sous-Bois. The 46-year-old Storey crossed the finish line just ahead of French teenager Heidi Gaugain after completing the 71-kilometer course in 1 hour, 54 minutes, 24 seconds.
Reflecting on her victory, Storey mentioned the strategic breakaway that led to a significant lead before Gaugain's attack in the final laps. Storey's understanding of French helped her respond effectively, ultimately clinching the win in a thrilling sprint finish.
Colombia's Paula Andrea Ossa Veloza claimed the bronze medal, finishing 20 seconds behind Storey, while Samantha Bosco of the United States secured the fourth position, 2 minutes and 39 seconds behind the winner.
Storey's remarkable Paralympic career includes victories in multiple disciplines, with previous gold medals in both time trial and road race events at the Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and London Games. She has also excelled in swimming, earning her first gold in Barcelona in 1992 and accumulating a total of 24 Paralympic gold medals across various sports.
China Sets World Record in Universal Relay at Paralympics
The China team achieved a world record in the 4x100-meter universal relay event in para athletics, clocking an impressive time of 45.09 seconds during the heats to secure a spot in the final. This record-breaking performance surpassed the previous record set by the United States at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
The universal relay features mixed-gender and mixed-disability teams, with each team comprising four athletes with different disabilities. The race sequence includes visually impaired, amputee, cerebral palsy, and wheelchair athletes, showcasing a diverse range of talents.
China's relay team, consisting of Zhou Guohua, Wang Hao, Wen Xiaoyan, and Hu Yang, will compete in the final against strong contenders from the United States, Britain, and Japan later in the day.
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