Mpumelelo Mhlongo secured South Africa's first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris, winning gold in the men's T44 100m sprint final.
Mpumelelo Mhlongo after winning the men’s T44 100m final at the Paris Paralympics. Picture: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/AFP
Mhlongo, a two-time world champion, dashed across the line in 11.12, with Yamel Vives Suares taking the runner-up spot in 11.20.
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