Great Britain Wins Triathlon Gold at Paralympics

Great Britain achieved a remarkable performance at the Paralympic triathlon events in Paris, with Dave Ellis and Megan Richter securing gold in the men's PTVI and women's PTS4 categories, respectively. Ellis, alongside his guide Luke Pollard, overcame previous heartbreak from Tokyo 2020, winning with a dominant run, finishing 1 minute 26 seconds ahead of his nearest rival. Richter also excelled, finishing 40 seconds clear of her closest competitor, adding to GB's medal tally of five on the day. In the women's PTS5 event, Claire Cashmore and Lauren Steadman earned silver and bronze respectively, with American Grace Norman taking gold. Meanwhile, Spain's Susana Rodríguez claimed gold in the women's PTVI event, demonstrating her dominance by finishing well ahead of her competitors. The successful day for both nations highlights the fierce competition and emotional stakes at the games.