Ben Hance’s dominance of the boys’s 100m backstroke S14 has continued in Paris, with the Australian breaking the world document and claiming a second gold within the occasion on day 9.
The Australian entered the ultimate on Saturday morning, AEST, as an enormous favorite after breaking his personal world document simply hours earlier within the heats.
The 2-time world champion and defending champion from Tokyo despatched a warning to his rivals with a qualifying time of 56.62 seconds.
Whereas he couldn’t higher that mark within the last, Hance was a reduce above the remaining as he claimed gold in 57.04 seconds.
It was an emotional win for the Australian, who misplaced his father Tony in March this 12 months.
“Worst 12 months of my life, by far. Worst season of my life,” he mentioned.
“I am glad this season is over. I am glad I acquired a gold medal now, and hell, even getting a world document.
“I’ve over-accomplished this season by a rustic mile.”
Hance straddled the lane rope after his win and regarded to the skies, an emotional second for the Paralympic champion who had his household cheering him on from the stands.
“I used to be simply thanking my father for every part he is executed,” he mentioned.
“He at all times beloved my backstroke and I am glad I gave him a gold medal.”
Hance’s triumph highlighted a terrific day 9 in Paris for the Australian para swim group.
Australia received seven medals on day 9, together with gold to Hance and 17-year-old Callum Simpson.
In one of many closest finishes possible, Simpson received gold over American Noah Jaffe by 0.02 seconds, with Italian bronze medallist Alberto Amodeo an extra 0.05 seconds adrift.
