Tatyana Lebrun Excels at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Tatyana Lebrun's Remarkable Achievement

Tatyana Lebrun, a talented swimmer from Saint-Vith, showcased her skills at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where she secured a bronze medal in the 200m individual medley (class S10) competition. Despite finishing fourth in the race, she capitalized on the disqualification of Dutch swimmer Lisa Kruger, allowing her to stand on the podium. Lebrun completed the event with a time of 2:32.79, placing behind China's Meng Zhang and Hungary's Bianka Pap.

Belgium's Historic Medal Count

This achievement marks Belgium's 15th medal at the Paris games, equaling the country's record from the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics. On August 30, Tatyana Lebrun also competed in the 100m breaststroke, finishing 5th, and participated in the butterfly event simply for enjoyment, finishing last in the heats on Tuesday. These Games mark her second appearance at the Paralympics, after competing in the 100m butterfly in Tokyo three years ago.

About Category S10

• The S10 classification is for athletes with mild leg weakness or limited movement in the pelvis.
• It also includes athletes with mild impairments in one or both feet.
• Tatyana Lebrun was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic condition affecting bones and joints.

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