Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games saw Chinese athletes dominate with 8 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze medals added to their tally – proving once again that perseverance knows no limits!
Sprinter Zhou Xia blazed through the women’s 100m T35 final in 13.58 seconds, securing her third consecutive Paralympic gold in the event. Teammate Guo Qianqian claimed silver (13.74s), making it a 1-2 podium sweep.
In the men’s long jump T11, Di Dongdong leaped into history with a world-record 6.85 meters, while Chen Shichang’s 6.5m earned silver. Their victories highlight China’s growing legacy in para athletics – and these champions are just getting started!
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Chinese athletes continue to break world records at 2024 Paralympics
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