Didier and Gabrielzinho storm to early Paralympic swimming golds
Didier, 22, was cheered on to the men's 400m freestyle S9 crown by a boisterous home crowd at the La Defense Arena. He overtook one of the pre-race favourites, Italy's world champion Simone Barlaam, after the final turn. Australian Brenden Hall was third, having claimed gold in the race in Rio eight years ago. With victory for Didier, who was born with club feet and weakness in his knees, the venue witnessed similar euphoric scenes to Leon Marchand's successes during the Olympics. Gabriel dos Santos Araujo... Читать дальше...