Swimmer Mereshko sets Paralympic world record
The second day of 2020 Summer Paralympics is ongoing in Tokyo.
Ukrainian Yelyzaveta Mereshko was the fastest in women's 200m individual medley S6, setting a new Paralympic world record with her time of 2:56.90, Ukrinform reports.
As reported, the day before Mereshko took first gold for Ukraine team in 50m freestyle.
On the first day of the 2020 Paralympics, Ukrainian athletes won eight medals – one gold, five silver, and two bronze, ranking 5th in the medal table.
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