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After Paris Olympics 2024, now a case of taking away a medal from an athlete has come to light in Paris Paralympics 2024. The athlete first won the bronze medal and was later disqualified.
After the Paris Olympics, now the Paralympics 2024 is being played in France. Earlier we saw that many athletes were stripped of their medals in the Paris Olympics. Now a similar case has come to light in the Paris Paralympics 2024. Where an athlete was first given a bronze medal and later the bronze medal was also taken away from him. The main reason for which is now coming to light.
Australian runner stripped of medal
Australian athlete Jarryd Clifford finished third in the 5000 meters at the Paris Paralympic Games. After which he was awarded a bronze medal. But later the athlete was disqualified and the medal was withdrawn.
Clifford was disappointed after losing his medal
After returning the medal, Australian athlete Jarryd Clifford said, “I am absolutely gutted that we made such a huge mistake today. Staying tied is a basic rule of navigation and I was devastated that I lost my mind in that final metre. I have a lot to give, I promise to bring everything for the 1500m on Tuesday.”
The Australian was disqualified shortly before crossing the line in the men's T13 final because he let go of the rope tied to his guide. In fact, according to the rules, visually impaired runners have to hold the rope until the end of the race. But Jarryd Clifford let go of the rope before the race ended. After this, Jarryd Clifford was disqualified and his bronze medal was taken away.