Brazil has golden day at Paralympic Athletics World Championships
Brazil experienced a golden Wednesday (Jul. 12) at the World Paralympic Athletics Championships held in Paris (France), with Beth Gomes emerging as the standout athlete. Gomes triumphed in both the weight throw and discus throw events (in the F53 class), setting world records in both disciplines. Gomes' remarkable day commenced with the weight throw in the F53 class (athletes who compete in chairs), where she reached a distance of 7.75 meters. This performance surpassed her own previous world record of 7.16 meters, which she set at the Brazilian Athletics Championships in June at the Paral...