Overview

• Osiris Machado, 21, won the women's discus F44 with 44.36 meters, breaking the 10-year competition record of 43.39; Samantha Heyison of the United States took silver and China's Yao Juan won bronze.
• Gloria Zarza retained her world shot put F54 crown with a season-best 7.97 meters, finishing ahead of Brazil's Elizabeth Rodrigues (7.78) and Iran's Elham Salehi (7.17).
• Mexico's medal count stands at two golds and one bronze after Floralia Estrada secured third in discus F57 with a season-best 28.80 meters.
• Johnatan Salinas set the Americas record in shot put F54 at 11.66 meters and placed fifth in a combined F54/F55 field.
• Rodolfo Chessani advanced to the 400m T38 final in 52.17 (season best), while Salvador Hernández (1:03.51) and Leonardo Pérez (1:01.76) reached the 400m T52 final as the championships continue in New Delhi through Oct. 5.