Eddy Bernard Malaysia’s first medalist in Paris Paralympics


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PETALING JAYA: Sprinter Eddy Bernard is Malaysia’s first medallist in the Paris Paralympics after he took the bronze medal in the T44 men’s 100m race.

The 23-year-old from Beluran, Sabah finished his race in 11.58s at the Stade de France Stadium on Monday (Sept 2).

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Born with a small right leg and a disjointed finger, he also shattered his personal best of 11.77s, which he recorded in the World Para Championships in Kobe last May.

South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo took gold with a time of 11.12s, while Luis Vives Suares took silver by recording 11.20s.

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