At the World Paralympics in New Delhi, Sabrina Fortune broke a new world record by taking the gold in the women’s shot put F20.
Fortune, 28, has won four Paralympic gold medals from Paris 2024 and four other world titles to her name.
In Paris, Fortune set a record for 15.12 million, before extending it to 15.75 million in Birmingham last month.
She won gold by almost three meters after smashing that first throw in India with a massive first throw of 16.75m.
She claimed to BBC Sport, “The first throw was a lot of fun!”
We were hoping for around 16 meters, which is what I didn’t anticipate. Another world record is never something I wanted.
“My brain is off, and I have a learning disability, which requires me to spend a lot of time learning new things. On days when I can’t concentrate, my brain shuts off.
“But India has been amazing, and I’m picking up both the language and culture.”
Melanie Woods also won her first medal of the year in the women’s 800-meter T54 with bronze.
She remarked, “I’m very proud. I’ve had a good season of racing and was confident of a medal; however, I now see these girls as unbeatable.
This week, Woods will compete in the 400 and 1500 meters.
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Source: BBC
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