Jeux Paralympiques: Belgium's Spectacular Journey Culminates in 14 Medals
Belgium's Last Day at the Jeux Paralympiques
Martin Clobert, the last Belgian competing in the Jeux Paralympiques in Paris this Sunday, finished the marathon in the T12 category in 11th place with a time of 2h38:34, marking his season's best performance.
Accompanied by his guide, Sébastien Thirion, Clobert participated in his first Jeux Paralympiques. His personal record on the 42.195 km distance is 2h33:46. The marathon victory went to Tunisian Wajdi Boukhili who clocked 2h22:05, followed by the Spaniard Alberto Suarez Laso with 2h24:02.
Belgium's Medal Count at the Jeux Paralympiques
The Belgian delegation concluded the Jeux Paralympiques with a remarkable haul of 14 medals: seven gold, four silver, and three bronze. Here’s a breakdown:
- 7 Gold Medals: Achieved by the wheelchair sprinters Maxime Carabin and Léa Bayekula in the 100m and 400m.
- 4 Silver Medals: Won by para-cyclist Ewoud Vromant in both the individual pursuit (3 km) and time trial.
- 3 Bronze Medals: For the sprinter Peter Genyn, who also finished third in the 200m.
Following the event, the 17th Jeux Paralympiques will conclude with a closing ceremony at the Stade de France starting at 20:30.
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