Greg Stewart wins again at the Paris Paralympics: Greg Stewart of Canada easily defended his Paralympic title in the final of the men’s shot put F46 event at the Paris Games on Wednesday. The Kamloops, B.C., archer who is seven feet two inches tall got the gold medal by throwing 16.38 meters, which was the best throw of the season, on his fifth of six tries at Stade de France.
Stewart barely edged Sachin Sarjerao Khilari of India for the gold medal by 0.06 meters, but his third throw of 16.34 meters put him ahead of the two-time defending winner. Maybe in a day or two, I will be able to tell you how I feel,” he said. I’m still not sure. It was great to compete. Our sport is getting bigger. Three of the guys in this final can throw over 16 meters.
Stewart, who’s 38 years vintage, came again to large opposition in May after taking a break in 2022. He won gold in Tokyo 3 years in the past with a throw of 16.75 meters that set a new Paralympic report. Stewart’s first race considering that beginning turned into without his decreased left arm. He received silver on the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, this year.
Stewart says there’s more to come. “I am going to go on to L.A. [the 2028 Games],” he stated. “This one is only half done.” I wanted to come back to keep helping the Paralympic movement and athletes in any way possible.
Stewart kissed his partner Taylor Shantz in the stands after his most recent Paralympic win. They are getting married in a few weeks. I’m getting married in 20 days and I’m going to marry my best friend. You should take some time off after that. Stewart doesn’t think you should plan a wedding and prepare for the Paralympics at the same time.
Canadian shot put champion Dylan Armstrong used to coach Stewart. Armstrong won bronze at the 2008 Olympics and helped Ethan Katzberg win Canada’s first-ever hammer throw gold title last month.
