Dan Pembroke Breaks Javelin World Record in Paris

British javelin athlete Dan Pembroke made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by breaking the world record twice to secure his gold medal in the men's F13 category. Pembroke initially set a new record of 71.15 meters before surpassing it with a remarkable throw of 74.49 meters, eclipsing the previous record of 71.01 meters held by Uzbekistan's Aleksandr Svechnikov since 2017. This victory marked Pembroke's successful title defense after winning gold at the Tokyo Games, where he set a Paralympic record of 69.52 meters. His performance contributed to a strong showing for ParalympicsGB, which also included medals for Sammi Kinghorn and Anna Nicholson. Pembroke, who has faced challenges due to his visual impairment and past injuries, celebrated this achievement with the Stade de France crowd, emphasizing his love for the sport. Iranian competitor Ali Pirouj secured silver with a throw of 69.74 meters, while Cuba's Ulicer Aguilera Cruz took bronze.