Good news continues to arrive for Spain Since Paris. The Basque swimmer Inigo Llopis was posted above the pool of ‘The Defense” and gave the Spanish delegation its third gold medal in the Paralympic Games.
He did so by imposing himself with authority in the final of the 100 meters backstroke Class 3, surpassing the silver obtained three years ago at the Tokyo GamesHe had no rival and caused the respectable Frenchman to delirium with an excellent test.
Llopis dominated from start to finish. From the first meters, he took the lead and did not let go until he reached the 100 meters mark. He surpassed the Japanese by almost two seconds. Kota Kubota and made it clear that he was one of the biggest dominators in swimming in his category.
🥇 ANOTHER GOLD FOR SPAIN IN SWIMMING!
Íñigo Llopis authoritatively wins the final of the 100 meters backstroke S8 and wins the second gold medal for Spanish swimming in #Paris2024. #ParisRTVE31A pic.twitter.com/e5PHRU5v7w
– Télédeporte (@teledeporte) August 31, 2024
The Basque swimmer, born with a malformation in his right arm and leg, which meant that one leg was shorter than the other and two fingers on his right hand, made his debut at the age of 17 in the event Rio 2016 Paralympic Gameswhere he competed in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle and the 200 individual medley, but failed to qualify for the final. Tokyo He won silver in the 100m backstroke and has now taken a decisive step in his career. You already know what it’s like to be a Paralympic champion.
