Dramatic Paris Olympics Para-cycling Qualifiers

India's Jyoti Gaderiya finished 10th in the women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit at the Paris Olympics, ending her run in the qualifiers. China's Wang Xiaomei and Great Britain's Daphne Schrager will vie for the gold. Germany's Maike Hausberger and Switzerland's Flurina Rigling will compete for bronze.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 29-08-2024 18:15 IST | Created: 29-08-2024 18:15 IST
Dramatic Paris Olympics Para-cycling Qualifiers
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India's Jyoti Gaderiya gracefully exited the women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit cycling event, finishing 10th and last in the qualifying round at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Gaderiya clocked a time of 4 minutes and 53.929 seconds to secure the 10th spot, marking the end of her Olympic journey this year.

Leading the pack, China's Wang Xiaomei (3:44.660) and Great Britain's Daphne Schrager (3:45.133) will battle for gold, while Germany's Maike Hausberger (3:49.444) and Switzerland's Flurina Rigling (3:50.347) will contest for the bronze medal.

In para-cycling, athletes with cerebral palsy, limb impairments, and amputations compete in categories ranging from C1 to C5. Riders with the two fastest times will race for gold, and the next two fastest will compete for bronze, showcasing extraordinary talent and resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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