Fifth Successive Gold for Tunisian Shot-Putter at Paralympics
Tunisian champion Yassine Guenichi wins the men's shot put at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Guenichi has now won five consecutive Paralympic golds in the men's shot put.
Tunisian shot-putter Yassine Guenichi has won his fifth successive Paralympic gold medal in the men's F34 category at the Tokyo Games.
The 40-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, threw a best of 11.29 meters to finish ahead of China's Hao Wang (11.08m) and Ahmad Hindi of Jordan (10.96m).
It was Guenichi's third gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics, having also won the men's discus and club throw.
- Guenichi's victory takes his Paralympic gold medal tally to eight, making him one of the most successful athletes in the history of the Games.
- He is also a three-time world champion and a two-time world record holder.
- Guenichi's success is an inspiration to athletes with disabilities around the world.
In a post-match interview, Guenichi said: "I am very happy to have won my fifth Paralympic gold medal. It is a dream come true. I have worked very hard for this, and I am so grateful to my coaches and my family for their support.
"I hope that my success will inspire other athletes with disabilities to achieve their dreams. Anything is possible if you set your mind to it."
Guenichi's victory was a proud moment for Tunisia, and it is sure to inspire a new generation of athletes with disabilities.
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