Tess Routliffe claimed her second gold medal and defended her title at the world para swim championship Wednesday.
The 24-year-old from Caledon, Ont., won the women's SB7 100-metre breaststroke ahead of silver medallist and Canadian teammate Abi Tripp.
Routliffe posted a winning time of one minute 31.91 seconds, which was 2.48 seconds faster than Tripp of Kingston, Ont., at the Manchester Aquatic Centre. "I'm super happy that I was able to defend my title … and be able to put down a good race," Routliffe said. "I was thrilled that I had Abi there with me. It's an amazing feeling being able to race, but being able to race a teammate just brings that level up."Nicholas Bennett of Parksville, B.C., took silver in the men's SB14 100-metre breaststroke to bring Canada's medal total to nine, including five gold, over the first three days of competition.World record holder Aurelie Rivard of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
"She is well supported by the team and will regroup and get ready for the rest of her championships."The 27-year-old had posted the fastest 400-metre time in Wednesday morning's heats.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2023.
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