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Ambra Sabatini Retains World 100m T63 Crown in New Delhi With 14.39

The win signals a reset after her Paris fall under a revamped program with coach Fabrizio Mori.

Overview

  • She edged Indonesia's Karisma Evi Tiarani in 14.65 and Britain's Ndidikama Okoh in 14.66 after a strong closing phase.
  • Her 14.39 was a season-best performance and she remains the T63 world record holder at 13.98.
  • Earlier at these championships she exited the long jump with three fouls in her first international attempt at the event.
  • She competed on a red prosthesis bearing the message "No war off track" in a tribute to Italy's motors heritage.
  • The gold adds to Italy's haul at the New Delhi meet, which stands at four titles so far.