Show of power as Bonnie shatters world record to win Paralympics gold


Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin strikes gold for Malaysia in record style. - REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

PETALING JAYA: World record holder, three-time world champion and now a two-time Paralympics gold medal winner.

Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin oozed class as he smashed his own world record in the men's 72kg category en route to giving Malaysia their second Paralympics gold medal for Malaysia at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris today (Sept 6).

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