Tokyo Paralympics: Hannah Russell retains 100m backstroke crown
| Venue: Tokyo, Japan Dates: 24 August-5 September Time in Tokyo: BST +8 |
| Coverage: Follow on Radio 5 Live and on the BBC Sport website |
Britain’s Hannah Russell held off the challenge of Russian Daria Pikalova to retain her S12 100m backstroke title at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Russell won in a time of one minute 8.44 seconds – 0.32 ahead of her fast-finishing rival.
The 25-year-old, competing in her third Games, took a break after winning two golds in Rio to deal with mental health issues.
But she has returned stronger to win Britain’s eighth gold of the Games.
More to follow.
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