Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic gold medallist in 48 years after her latest victory in the cycling road race added to her triathlon crown.
Lauren Parker is continuing to rewrite the history books, leaving a chasing pack in her wake on her way to claiming a Paralympic gold medal in the cycling road race. Just a day after finishing with silver in the H1-3 individual time trial, the Australian returned to the Parisian satellite town of Clichy-sous-Bois on Thursday to win the H1-4 road race.
" Parker's historical achievements were warmly received by Russell, who won three golds at the Toronto Games 48 years ago in discus, shotput and pentathlon. "She is remarkable, there's no doubt about that and I've loved watching her," he told AAP.
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