French paratriathletes have a date with history. After the postponement of the event on Sunday, September 1, due to a “deterioration of the water quality of the Seine”according to the organizers, They must dive on Monday morning. The first events are scheduled for 8:15 a.m., weather permitting. Led by flag bearer Alexis Hanquinquant, reigning Paralympic champion (PTS4 category), but also six-time world and European champion, France is aiming for eight medals out of the 11 races, at the Pont Alexandre III. Follow our live coverage.
Medals expected for the French clan. In boccia, Frenchwoman Aurélie Aubert is playing the final at 10:30 a.m. against Singaporean Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan. In parabadminton, Lucas Mazur must have a big day since he is playing the match for third place in mixed doubles (category SL3-SU5) with Faustine Noël, around 9:20 a.m. Then, from 6 p.m., he is playing the final in the SL4 category. His compatriot Charles Noakes is in the men’s singles final from 9:10 p.m. (category SH6). Find the full schedule for Les Bleus.
Hector Denayer and Ugo Didier dive back into the 50m freestyle. The swimming events continue at the Paris La Défense Arena. Silver medalist swimmer in the 100m breaststroke Hector Denayer and Olympic champion in the 400m freestyle Ugo Didier are expected from 10am for the heats of the 50m freestyle (S9 category). Before a potential final at 5:50pm. In the women’s event, Assya Maurin-Espiau and Solene Sache are competing in the 100m breaststroke, in two different categories: SB14 and SB4.
Three titles for the Blues on Sunday. The French team had a great day. Tanguy de La Forest won gold in the 10m prone rifle shooting. Already a silver medalist in the track cycling time trial, Marie Patouillet took gold in the individual pursuit for the last race of her career on the track. Swimmer Emeline Pierre achieved the feat by winning the 100m freestyle.
Team sports to follow. In goalball, the French men’s team will attempt to qualify for the semi-finals, against China, starting at 5:45 p.m. In wheelchair basketball, the French men’s team will face Great Britain at 7:15 p.m. After two defeats, the sitting volleyball players will want to finish on a high note, starting at 8 p.m., against Bosnia-Herzegovina, who have already qualified. Finally, in a prestigious match at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the Blues of blind football will face Brazil, the reigning Olympic champion, starting at 8:30 p.m.