Tatyana McFadden of the United States, a notable wheelchair athlete who has won seven gold medals in the Paralympic track and field women, participated in the first event of this tournament, the 5000 meters, and won the bronze medal on the 28th.
McFadden is 32 years old who has participated in 5 consecutive tournaments.
I have had paralysis in my lower body since I was born, but the saw produced from my trained upper body has the strength to handle both speed and endurance, and I participated in the 6th event from 100 meters to the marathon at the previous Rio de Janeiro Games. , 4 gold and 2 silver medals.
This tournament is scheduled to participate in the 5th event except 100 meters, and the first event was 5000 meters on the 28th.
In the middle of the race, two people escaped, and McFadden competed in the 3rd place group.
Then, in the last spurt, he took the lead in the group and finished in 3rd place.
First of all, I won the bronze medal.
McFadden said, "I'm happy with the result. I'm just looking forward to playing in the match now. I want to be in the top three in other events."
McFadden is scheduled to compete in the 800 meters on the 29th.