Paris 2024: Guity Guity creates sensation: Guity, Sherman Guity was confident going into the men’s 100m T64 finals, but the Stade de France crowd boosted it, helping him win his first Paralympic gold medal on Monday night (2 September).
Italy’s Maxcel Amo Manu smashed the Paralympic record in the heat on Sunday, adding to the star-studded field. The Costa Rican overcame these obstacles and set a Games record with 10.65. Manu (10.76) finished second, followed by Felix (10.77), the Tokyo 2020 champion.
I am pleased with this result. It surprised me. I ran against tough athletes. I had to give my best in the Paralympic final. I love the result. My favorite race. I hope the country is happy and content with this result,” said world champion and Parapan Games gold medalist Guity Guity.
Streng said today’s race wasn’t his finest. After winning his sixth Paralympic Games medal, he commented, “Sprinting is like art, I think, but it definitely wasn’t a masterpiece today.” Ezra Frech of the US won the men’s 100m T63 in the other major race of the evening. USA athlete leaped ahead in the final 10 minutes to win in 12.06 seconds.
“I’m surprised. I’m still digesting it. I didn’t expect to win. “I knew I could, but high jump tomorrow is my focus,” said Frech after winning his first Paralympic medal.
Sumit wins it again
Indian sensation Sumit Antil dominated men’s javelin throw F64 again at the Stade de France. His first throw of 69.11 raised his Paralympic record, but he broke it again with a 70.59 gold medal. Sri Lanka’s Dulan Kodithuwakku placed second but set a world record with a 67.03 F44 throw.
I feel great. I liked the crowd and it was different from Tokyo (2020). Never have I competed in front of such a large crowd. “I was nervous at first seeing the crowd, but it motivated me,” said Sumit, the category world record holder.
In the women’s discus throw F53 final, Brazil’s Tokyo 2020 champion Elizabeth Rodrigues Gomes set a Games record with 17.37m. Seven Paralympic winners were crowned that night. All medalists from day four’s evening session at the Stade de France.
