PARALYMPICS ON STAN SPORT
DAY 2
AUGUST 30-31
AUSTRALIA STRIKES GOLD ON DAY ONE
- Thomas Gallagher has picked up the first Gold medal for Australia, taking out the Men's S10 50m Freestyle with Rowan Crothers also taking Bronze.
- Australia pick up four medals on the opening day in Paris.
- Australia started its campaigns in Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball.
- Athletics competition commences tonight at Stade de France.
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Paralympics Daily from 8:00am AEST hosted by Chris Stubbs
Experts: Matthew Cowdrey, Priya Cooper, Heath Francis, Liesl Tesch, David Hall
Highlights & expert opinions from yesterday's show:
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AUSSIES IN ACTION - DAY 1
Swimming
- Australia picks up two medals in the Men's S9 50m Freestyle, with Thomas Gallagher taking the Gold and Rowan Crothers picking up Bronze. (link here)
- Lakeisha 'Lucky' Patterson claimed her eighth Paralympic medal with Silver in the Women's S9 400m Freestyle. (link here)
- Opening Ceremony flagbearer Brenden Hall took Bronze in the Men's S9 400m Freestyle, the third time he has medalled in that event in the last four Games. (link here)
Wheelchair Rugby
- The Steelers have been edged out by Great Britain in their opening match, going down 58-55 in a tight encounter.
Wheelchair Basketball
- The Rollers first Paralympic match in Paris ended in a 66-55 loss to Netherlands.
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS - DAY 1
Para Cycling
- Netherlands and China each picked up two Gold medals on the opening day at the velodrome.
- Visually impaired Dutch rider Tristan Bangma (and pilot Patrick Bos) set a World Record in qualifying of the Men's B 4000m Individual Pursuit before going on to win the Gold medal race.
Taekwondo
- The Refugee Paralympic Team won its first medal in Paris, with Afghan-born Zakia Khudadadi taking Bronze in the Women's K44 -47kg division.
Swimming
- A truly international day at the pool, with 12 different teams winning gold from the 15 on offer.
- Ihar Boki, competing as a Neutral Paralympic athlete, won his 17th career Gold in the Men's S13 100m Butterfly, to move in to the top 10 most successful Paralympic athletes in history.
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AUGUST 30-31
Para Swimming
Heats from 5:30pm AEST
Finals from 1:30am AEST
Women's SB9 100m Breaststroke
- Aussie to watch: Keira Stephens
Men's SB8 100m Breaststroke
- Aussie to watch: Timothy Hodge
Mixed 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points
Para Athletics
From 6:00pm AEST: Men's F38 Javelin Final
- Aussie to watch: Corey Anderson
From 2:00am AEST: Men's T52 100m Final
- Aussie to watch: Sam McIntosh
From 2:00am AEST: Women's F32 Club Final
- Aussies to watch: Sarah Clifton-Bligh, Rosemary Little
Para Cycling
Heats from 7:30pm AEST
Finals from 10:52pm AEST
Men's C4-5 1000m Time Trial Qualifying
- Aussie to watch: Korey Boddington
Women's C4 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying
- Aussies to watch: Meg Lemon, Emily Petricola
Men's C2 3000m Individual Pursuit
- Aussie to watch: Darren Hicks
Women's B 1000m Time Trial
- Aussies to watch: Jess Gallagher; pilot: Caitlin Ward
Shooting Para Sport
7:45pm AEST: Women's R2 Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final
- Aussie to watch: Natalie Small
VIEW FULL SCHEDULE HERE
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AUGUST 30-31
Para Athletics
Morning Session from 6:00pm AEST
>Women's T54 5000m Round 1
- Aussie to watch: Madison de Rozario
Men's T52 100m Round 1
- Aussie to watch: Sam McIntosh
Evening Session from 2:00am AEST
>Men's T54 5000m Round 1
- Aussie to watch: Samuel Rizzo
Wheelchair Basketball
From 8:45pm AEST: Australia v Spain
Wheelchair Rugby
From 3:30am AEST: Australia v France
Para Rowing
6:10pm AEST: Men's PR1 Single Sculls Heats
- Aussie to watch: Erik Horrie
7:30pm AEST: Mixed PR3 Double Sculls Heats
- Aussies to watch: Nikki Ayers/Jed Altschwager
8:10pm AEST: Mixed PR3 Coxed Fours
- Aussies to watch: Sasannah Lutze/Thomas Birtwhistle/Toby Goffasson/Alexandra Viney
VIEW FULL SCHEDULE HERE
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PLACE | COUNTRY | G | S | B | TOTAL |
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1st | China | 4 | 1 | - | 5 |
2nd | Great Britain | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
3rd | Italy | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
6th | Australia | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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August 29, 2024