Paris Paralympics 2024: day 10 – in pictures
Day 10 of the Paris Paralympics saw plenty of thrilling action, with Team GB athletes continuing to shine. Here are some of the best pictures from the day:
Jonnie Peacock won his third Paralympic gold medal in the men's T64 100m final, equaling the world record time of 10.79 seconds.
Hannah Cockroft continued her dominance in the women's T34 100m final, winning her fourth Paralympic gold medal in the event.
Sophie Hahn won her second Paralympic gold medal in the women's T38 100m final, setting a new Paralympic record time of 12.27 seconds.
Richard Whitehead won his second Paralympic gold medal in the men's T61 200m final, setting a new Paralympic record time of 23.04 seconds.
Great Britain's mixed relay team won gold in the 4x100m final, setting a new Paralympic record time of 40.63 seconds.
The day ended with a spectacular closing ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of all the athletes who had competed in the Games.
Here are some more highlights from the day:
- Arianna Huffington, the founder of The Huffington Post, gave a speech about the importance of diversity and inclusion in sport.
- The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced that the next Paralympic Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028.
- The IPC also announced that it is working on a new initiative to make the Paralympic Games more accessible to athletes with disabilities.
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