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Bouchard Wins T52 100m Gold at World Para Athletics in New Delhi

Austin Smeenk qualified for Sunday's T34 800m final.

Canadian gold medallist Anthony Bouchard, centre, celebrates with silver medallist Tomoki Sato and bronze medallist Fabian Blum following the men's 100-metre T52 final at the World Para Athletics Championships.
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Overview

  • Anthony Bouchard, 32, captured the men's 100-metre T52 title in 16.95 seconds.
  • He advanced to the final with a personal best and championship record of 16.78 seconds in the morning session.
  • The Quebec City racer said the heat and air pollution in New Delhi made performance management a concern.
  • Austin Smeenk won his T34 800-metre heat in 1:41.45 to book his place in the final.
  • The 28-year-old from Oakville is the reigning Paralympic champion and world-record holder in the event, and Canada heads into the final day with six medals.