Greg Stewart, hailing from Kamloops, British Columbia, clinched a gold medal in the shot put event at the world Para athletics championships held in New Delhi. The Canadian athlete triumphed with an impressive throw of 16.68 meters, securing the top spot on the podium.
This victory marked Stewart’s first world title, despite being a seasoned two-time Paralympic gold medalist in the same discipline. Following his retirement announcement after winning at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Stewart made a comeback in 2022 due to his passion for the sport. Expressing his emotions post-victory, Stewart emphasized the importance of resilience and determination in achieving success at such high levels of competition.
In a remarkable achievement on the women’s side, Julia Hanes secured her first world medal by throwing an outstanding distance of 7.51 meters in the F33 shot put final, earning herself a well-deserved bronze medal. Hanes showcased composure and skill amidst challenging circumstances, highlighting her ability to perform under pressure.
The successful performances by Stewart, Hanes, and Katie Pegg, who won a bronze in the women’s F46 shot put event, have made the past few days highly rewarding for Canadian athletes in the shot put category at the championships.
Additionally, other Canadian athletes displayed commendable performances on Friday, with Addisyn Franceschini achieving a new personal best in the women’s F64 shot put final, Charlotte Bolton finishing 6th in the women’s F41 discus final, and various other athletes showcasing their talent in different events.
