2024 Paralympic Games: Raleigh-Crossley Opens Meet with S10 50 Free WR (Day 1 Prelims Recap)
Day 1 Prelims Recap
It was an exciting start to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, as swimmers took to the pool for the first day of competition. Among the standout performances was Rowan Crothers' world record (WR) in the men's S10 50-meter freestyle.
Raleigh-Crossley's Record-Breaking Swim
Crothers, representing his native Australia, showcased his exceptional speed in the S10 50m freestyle prelims. He touched the wall in a remarkable time of 23.02 seconds, breaking the previous WR set by Maksym Krypak of Ukraine in 2021.
Other Notable Performances on Day 1
In addition to Crothers' WR, several other notable performances occurred on the first day of prelims. These include:
- Canada's Aurélie Rivard set a new Paralympic record (PR) in the women's S10 50m freestyle.
- Italy's Carlotta Gilli set a new European record (ER) in the women's S13 100m backstroke.
- Brazil's Gabriel Bandeira set a new Americas record (AR) in the men's S12 50m butterfly.
Upcoming Events and Outlook
The Paralympic swimming competition continues over the next several days, with a full slate of events scheduled. Here's a look at what's coming up:
Day 2: August 29, 2024
- Men's and women's 100m backstroke prelims
- Men's and women's 100m breaststroke prelims
- Men's and women's 100m butterfly prelims
With a strong field of athletes assembled in Paris, the competition is expected to be fierce over the remaining days. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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