Summary
Shailesh Kumar jumped 1.89 metres, the longest of the day.
Varun Bhati and Rahul also jumped high, earning silver and bronze.
This is called a podium sweep, meaning one country took all medals.
Key Points
4 points1
Gold medal: Shailesh Kumar – 1.89 metres.
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Silver medal: Varun Bhati – 1.84 metres.
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Bronze medal: Rahul – 1.81 metres.
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All three athletes are in the T63 classification for athletes with leg impairments.
New Words to Learn
6 wordspodium
the raised platform where winners stand
sweep
when one team wins all the top places
classification
a group that matches athletes with similar abilities
para
sports for athletes with disabilities
medal
a small metal award for a top finish
high jump
a sport where you jump over a bar
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