Vanessa Low Wins Gold, Sets Long Jump Record

Australian long-jumper Vanessa Low achieved a historic three-peat at the Paris Paralympics, winning gold in the T63 long jump with a world record leap of 5.45m, surpassing her previous record of 5.33m. Low, a dual citizen representing both Germany and Australia, expressed her ambition to reach the six-metre mark in future competitions. Alongside Low's achievement, swimmer Timothy Hodge won his first individual Paralympic gold in the men’s 200m individual medley and also contributed to Australia’s success with a gold in the mixed 4x100m relay. Lauren Parker made history by winning gold in both para-cycling and para-triathlon at the same Games, marking a significant accomplishment for Australian athletes. Amidst their successes, team captain Angie Ballard criticized the organization of the Paris Games while looking ahead to Brisbane's hosting of the 2032 Paralympics. The Australian team has continued to showcase extraordinary performances, with multiple athletes claiming medals across various disciplines.