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Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men’s T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.

Shaw originally placed fourth in Saturday evening's final but will now claim a podium place as Yildirim is disqualified on World Para Athletics (WPA) classification rules and the WPA qualification regulations.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s latest medal count at the Paralympic Games now stands at nine – four gold, two silver, three bronze.

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