Sprinter Irmgard Bensusan also finished second in her fifth start at the Paralympics.

The 30-year-old, who suffers from nerve damage in her right lower leg, finished second over 100 meters behind Marlene van Gansewinkel (12.78) on Friday with a personal best of 12.89 seconds in Tokyo.

The Dutchman had already beaten the Leverkusen-based Bensusan on Tuesday over 200 meters in 26.58 seconds by 0.36 seconds.

Five years ago in Rio, Bensusan had won three silver medals in the 100, 200 and 400 meters.

However, the 400 meters are not part of the program in Tokyo.

“I did my best,” said Bensusan after her first silver run in Tokyo: “Unfortunately, one was better that day.

I can be proud of myself.

Silver is still a medal.

I think I won silver. "

The native South African was seriously injured in a hurdle fall at the age of 18, the right lower leg remained partially paralyzed due to nerve damage. Dark years with depression followed, and sport helped her to get out of what she called her “black hole”. Bensusan moved to Germany for para-athletics, and in 2019 she became double world champion.