South Africa’s Kevin Paul has narrowly missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in the men’s 200m individual medley SM10 final at the Paralympics on Thursday.
The 21-year-old Paul finished in a time of 2:15.26.
Canada’s Benoit Huot won gold, setting a new world record with a time of 2:10.01. Brazil’s Andre Brasil was second in 2:12.36, while Australia’s Rick Pendleton pipped Paul for the gold medal in 2:14.77.
Earlier on Thursday, Paul reached the final by clocking a personal best time of time of 2:14.97.
By Sapa/Jacaranda Sport
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