Leary anchors team in 34-point mixed 4x100m medley relayWin nets Australia’s 12th swimming medal of the GamesWhen the last Paralympic Games were on in Tokyo, Alexa Leary would have had little knowledge they were taking place as she recovered from a near-fatal bike crash. Three years later, at La Défense Arena in Paris, Leary produced the anchor leg of her life to claim gold for Australia in the 34-point mixed 4x100m medley relay.Trailing in fourth and 6.28 seconds behind leaders Netherlands when she replaced Emily Beecroft in the pool for the final leg, Leary careered through her first 50m to move Australia into second spot. When the 23-year-old turned at the wall, she had cut the Dutch lead to 2.94 seconds. And in the final stretch Leary moved past Thijs van Hofweggen to seal victory. Continue reading…
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Author : Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-09-03 00:41:58
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