Lea Bayekula Dominates the 100m T54 at JP Paris 2024
Lea Bayekula Achieves Gold in 100m T54
Lea Bayekula dominated the T54 100m at JP Paris 2024, winning gold with a time of 15.50 seconds. This stunning victory not only earned her a medal but also broke the existing paralympic record.
The Competition
- Tatyana McFadden from the USA secured silver with a time of 15.67 seconds.
- Finland's Amanda Kotaja finished third.
Affiliated with the Royal White Star AC, Bayekula initially recorded a time of 15.87 seconds in the morning heats, just shy of her personal best.
Broader Impact for Belgium
This day marked a significant achievement for Belgium, earning its sixth medal at the games. The Team Belgium has now collected a total of nine medals, including three golds.
Lea Bayekula, who has spina bifida, is also set to compete in the 400m event, where she hopes to add to her medal tally.
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