Paralympics Day Five Highlights and Medals

Day five of the Paris Paralympics showcased a range of events featuring notable athletes, including David Smith aiming for his fourth gold in boccia and Jonnie Peacock competing in the 100m sprint. Australia's Ahmed Kelly overcame a disqualification scare to win silver in para-swimming, while Dayna Crees celebrated her bronze in the javelin after a personal best throw. Belarusian swimmer Ihar Boki made history by winning his 19th gold medal, defeating local favorite Alex Portal in the 400m freestyle. Meanwhile, Chad Perris narrowly missed a podium finish in the men's T13 100m final, placing just fifth. The Australian team currently holds sixth place in the medal tally, with rising stars like Mali Lovell also making their mark. Various sports, including triathlon, wheelchair basketball, and badminton, continued to captivate audiences as athletes strive for gold.