China‘s swimmers set world records in the Paralympics. On the eighth day of the event, Chinese swimmers broke the world record twice in one day.
China’s swimmers defeated Team USA in the mixed final of the 4x50m medley relay 20 points at the Paris La Défense Arena to secure the 70th gold medal for the Chinese delegation at the Paris Paralympics and consolidate their position on the Games’ medal table. .
Dong Lu won gold in women’s 50m swimming and Jin Cheng won gold in men’s.
The Chinese team of Dong Lu, Zhang Li, Wang Lichao and Jin Cheng finished with a time of 2:24.83, breaking the world record for the second time in a day.
Just two hours earlier, Jin Cheng had set a new world record in the men’s 50m freestyle S5 final and won his third gold medal of Paris 2024. His teammates Yuan Wei and Wang Lichao won silver and bronze respectively.
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Also on the athletics track, China’s nine-time world champion Wen Xiaoyan won the women’s 100m T37 race at the Stade de France with a time of 12.52 seconds and set a new Paralympic record.
Javelin king Arshad Nadeem decorated the gold medal on his chest
It was Wen Xiaoyan’s third gold medal at Paris 2024 and completed the sprint jump treble at the second consecutive Paralympic Games, taking his career tally to 8 gold medals since his debut at Rio 2016.
On the other hand, American Woodhall won the gold medal in the 400m race. While Canada’s Forney won the gold medal in the wheelchair race.
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2024-09-07 14:39:12
How have China’s swimmers managed to break multiple world records during the 2024 Summer Paralympics?
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China’s Dominance in Paralympics: Swimmers Break World Records and Secure 70th Gold Medal
China’s impressive performance in the Paralympics continues to make headlines as their swimmers broke world records not once, but twice in one day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This remarkable achievement solidified China’s position on the medal table, with the Chinese delegation securing their 70th gold medal.
On the eighth day of the event, Chinese swimmers Dong Lu, Zhang Li, Wang Lichao, and Jin Cheng took center stage in the mixed final of the 4x50m medley relay at the Paris La Défense Arena. They defeated Team USA by 20 points, finishing with a record-breaking time of 2:24.83. This world record was the second to be set by the Chinese team in a single day.
Earlier, Jin Cheng made history by setting a new world record in the men’s 50m freestyle S5 final, winning his third gold medal of Paris 2024. His teammates Yuan Wei and Wang Lichao won silver and bronze medals respectively, dominating the podium in this event.
Dong Lu also won gold in the women’s 50m swimming event, further adding to China’s impressive tally of gold medals.
This incredible performance is no surprise, given China’s consistent dominance in the Paralympics. As stated in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChinaattheParalympics”>[2], China has topped the medal table with more gold medals, more silver medals, and more medals overall than any other nation at every Summer Paralympics.
In fact, according to <a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/08/28/paris-2024-why-china-wins-every-paralympic-games67225819.html”>[3], in the 2021 Paralympics, Chinese Paralympic athletes won an impressive 96 gold medals, more than twice as many as the country in second place, Great Britain.
China’s success in the Paralympics is not limited to swimming. On the athletics track, China’s nine-time world champion Wen Xiaoyan won another gold medal, contributing to China’s overall dominance in the Games.
As China continues to make waves in the Paralympics, their delegation is expected to return home with an impressive haul of medals. With their 70th gold medal already secured, it’s clear that China is on track to further solidify their position as a Paralympic powerhouse.
As stated in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinaatthe2024SummerParalympics”>[1], China is competing at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from August 28 to September 8, 2024. This marks their eleventh consecutive appearance at the Paralympics.
With their remarkable performance in the Paralympics, China is inspiring millions around the world with their incredible talent, dedication, and sportsmanship. As the Games come to a close, one thing is clear: China is a force to be reckoned with in the world of Paralympic sports.
China’s Dominance in Paralympics: Swimmers Break World Records and Secure 70th Gold Medal
China’s impressive performance in the Paralympics continues to make headlines as their swimmers broke world records not once, but twice in one day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This remarkable achievement solidified China’s position on the medal table, with the Chinese delegation securing their 70th gold medal.
On the eighth day of the event, Chinese swimmers Dong Lu, Zhang Li, Wang Lichao, and Jin Cheng took center stage in the mixed final of the 4x50m medley relay at the Paris La Défense Arena. They defeated Team USA by 20 points, finishing with a record-breaking time of 2:24.83. This world record was the second to be set by the Chinese team in a single day.
Earlier, Jin Cheng made history by setting a new world record in the men’s 50m freestyle S5 final, winning his third gold medal of Paris 2024. His teammates Yuan Wei and Wang Lichao won silver and bronze medals respectively, dominating the podium in this event.
Dong Lu also won gold in the women’s 50m swimming event, further adding to China’s impressive tally of gold medals.
This incredible performance is no surprise, given China’s consistent dominance in the Paralympics. As stated in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinaatthe_Paralympics”>[2], China has topped the medal table with more gold medals, more silver medals, and more medals overall than any other nation at every Summer Paralympics.
In fact, according to[[[3]](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/08/28/
