GB’s Summers-Newton wins second gold of Paris Games – MASHAHER

ISLAM GAMAL1 September 2024Last Update :
GB’s Summers-Newton wins second gold of Paris Games – MASHAHER


Maisie Summers-Newton had already won gold in the SM6 200m individual medley on Friday [Getty Images]

Maisie Summers-Newton has won her second gold of the 2024 Paralympics by defending her title in the SB6 100m breaststroke.

The 22-year-old Briton powered away to win in one minute 31.30 seconds, a Paralympic record.

It is Britain’s 12th medal in the pool so far at La Defense Arena in Paris, eight of them gold.

There could be more to come on Sunday with Alice Tai, Brock Whiston, Callie-Ann Warrington, Grace Harvey and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay all holding strong chances.

Briton Bruce Dee, 17, came fifth in the opening race of the programme, the men’s SB6 100m breaststroke.

Summers-Newton had already secured gold in the SM6 200m individual medley on Friday.

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