25-year-old Australian Paralympian Thomas Gallagher wins gold in men's S10 50m freestyle at Paris Paralympics, marking Australia's first gold medal.

25-year-old Australian Paralympian Thomas Gallagher wins gold in men's S10 50m freestyle at Paris Paralympics, nearly dying from medical issues following Tokyo Paralympics. Gallagher's victory marks Australia's first gold medal of the games. Fellow Australian swimmer Rowan Crothers secured a bronze medal in the same event. Gallagher, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was hospitalized after the Tokyo Paralympics and nearly died. His win marks Australia's first gold medal of the competition. The first day of competition saw Australia climb to sixth place on the medal tally, with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.

August 29, 2024
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