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Alphanso Cunningham wins gold at Paralympics

2012-09-04 09:11:44 | (0 Comments)

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Jamaica’s Alphanso Cunningham won gold in the men’s F52/53 Javelin at the London Paralympic games today.

The 32-year-old set a new Regional record with his throw of 21.84m in the event ahead of Iran’s Jokar Abdolreza who was second in 20.72m.

Mexico's Mauro Maximo de Jesus places third in 20.14m.

The other Jamaicans down to compete are Tanto Campbell in the men’s Discus F54/55/56 tomorrow and Sylvia Grant in the women’s Javelin on Thursday.

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