Athletics Paralympics events in Paris started on day two and there were already some top-notch performances from the athletes. China's Di Dongdong in particular was spectacular in his Men’s Long Jump T11 Event where he recorded a 6.85 M jump. The star broke the world record of 6.73 M set by USA’s Lex Gillette in 2014. Di Dongdong was crowned Olympic champion ahead of his compatriot Shichang Chen and Spain's Joan Munar Martinez. Athletics Paralympics Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Creates New Artwork for Paris Paralympic Games 2024.
Di Dongdong Breaks Decade-Old World Record in Men’s Long Jump T11 Event
🇨🇳Di Dong just shattered a decade-old world record!
🥇 In the men’s long jump T11, he soared to 6.85m, and broke @LexGillette's record (6.73) settled in 2014! @asianparalympic @Paralympics #ParaAthletics pic.twitter.com/1up2n578jD
— Para Athletics (@ParaAthletics) August 30, 2024
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