20-year-old British Paralympic swimmer Ellie Challis wins first Paralympic gold in women's 50m backstroke S3 at Paris Paralympics.

Ellie Challis, a 20-year-old British Paralympic swimmer, won gold in the women's 50m backstroke S3 event at the Paris Paralympics, clocking in at 53.56 seconds. This victory marks her first Paralympic gold medal, complementing her previous world championship titles. Challis, who lost all four limbs to meningitis at 16 months, found inspiration in a dolphin named Winter, fueling her passion for swimming.

September 03, 2024
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