Double joy for Eddy as he finishes third and sets Asian record

Merdeka Day gift: Eddy Bernard waving the Jalur Gemilang after winning bronze in the men’s T44 100m race at the Stade de France. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Sprinter Eddy Bernard was least expected to win a medal in the Paralympics T44 100m race based on his season’s best result at the Stade de France.

But Eddy, who was born with a small right leg and a disjointed finger, was having the last laugh on Sunday.