Paris 2024 Paralympics day two: athletics, plus GB strike double gold in cycling and swimming – as it happened

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Paris 2024 Paralympics day two: athletics, plus GB strike double gold in cycling and swimming – as it happened

How the action unfolded on day two as ParalympicsGB won four gold medals, three silver and two bronze

Today sees four wheelchair rugby matches. First up today was a drum-tight group-stage affair between Great Britain and Denmark. Following Britain’s 58-55 victory over Australia on day one, it was nip and tuck all the way at Champ-de-Mars Arena.

Britain held a one-point advantage at the end of the first three of four periods – 14-13, 28-27 and 41-40 respectively. Jamie Stead gave his side breathing space with 25 seconds remaining, stretching the lead to three points before Kaare Momme Nielsen scored at the last to make it a final score of 55-53.

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