Gabriel Bandeira was one of the highlights of Brazil, this Thursday (25), at the Paralympic World Cup played in Singapore. The Paulista set a new world record in the 200 meter medley race for the SM14 class (intellectual disability) to ensure the gold medal.
To win the final of the race, Gabriel Bandeira took the time of 2min05s40, surpassing British Rhys Darbey, silver with 2min05s84, and Canadian Nicholas Bennett, 2min06s30 bronze.
Who also secured a gold medal for Brazil was Carol Santiago in the 100 meter free S12 (low vision) race with a time of 1min00s51. In the same race the Pará Lucilene Sousa got the bronze.
“I confess that I am not as fast as I expected in this competition, but I am happy to bring another gold to Brazil and train other situations. This is the first time I do a smaller test program, I have a larger space between proof and another and I need to get used to it too, not being all the time in the effort, I can rest and perform. I am very pleased with the world championship. declared the Pernambuco.
The first Brazilian medal on Thursday was a bronze, won by mining Laila Suzigan slaughter in 100 meters chest SB5 (physical-engine impairment). Another third place in Brazil came in the 50 meters free S4 (physical-motor impairment) with Minas Gerais Patrícia Pereira. In the same race, the carioca Lídia Cruz got the silver.
With these medals Brazil occupies the 6th place of the competition medal board, with a total of 10 gold, 12 silver and nine bronzes.
