Team SA wrap: Golden Mpumelelo Mhlongo opens Mzansi’s account at Paris Paralympics

Mpumelelo Mhlongo ran a time of 11. 12 seconds to finish ahead of Cuba’s Yamel Vives Suarez, who finished strongly in the men’s T44 100m final.

Team South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo celebrates after winning gold in men's T44 100m final at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Picture: Ulrik Pedersen / NurPhoto via AFPTrack and field superstar Mpumelelo Mhlongo powered his way to the gold medal in the men’s T44 100m final to open

Mhlongo, who holds world record in the 100m, 200m and long jump, ran a time of 11.12 seconds to finish ahead of Cuba’s Yamel Vives Suarez. But Mhlongo’s gold medal was never in doubt after a fast start. He was gunning for his own record, but is more than happy with the win on the fast the Stade de France track.

“I didn’t execute the race perfectly and at 60 metres I told myself that I have to wake up,” Mhlongo told the “But it’s job done! We got the gold and hopefully now the floodgates will open,” said the 30-year-old, who added “I can’t wait to sing Nkosi sikelel’iAfrika” at the medal ceremony.Mpumelelo takes the Men’s 100m T44 Final in a season-best time of 11.12 seconds! ⚡️ A brilliant race for a brilliant athlete.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

TheStar_news /  🏆 26. in ZA

Paralympics 2024 Athletics Archery Swimming Tennis

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Mpumelelo Mhlongo wins gold to bag Team SA’s first medal at Paralympic GamesMpumelelo Mhlongo secured South Africa's first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris, winning gold in the men's T44 100m sprint final.
Read more »

PARALYMPICS 2024: Mpumelelo Mhlongo and Kat Swanepoel to lead Team SA in opening ceremonyThis is the first time in Paralympic history that the opening ceremony will take place outside of a stadium. South Africans can watch it from 8pm.
Read more »

Mpumelelo Mhlongo looking to deliver gold at Paris 2024 ParalympicsMpumelelo Mhlongo has become a true citizen of the world. Follow his progress in his quest for gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Read more »

Gogo Skhotheni Addresses Rumours That She Slept With Mpumelelo Mseleku in Viral VideoGogo Skhotheni has addressed the rumours that she was in a relationship with TV star Mpumelelo Mseleku while she was married to her ex-husband, Monde.
Read more »

WATCH: Gogo Skhotheni denies Mpumelelo Mseleku dating rumours'I met him when he came to my podcast': Reality TV star and DJ Gogo Skhotheni responds to Mpumelelo Mseleku dating rumours.
Read more »

Gogo Skhotheni: ‘I have never had any sexual encounter with Mpumelelo Mseleku’ [VIDEO]Reality TV star and DJ Gogo Skhotheni, whose real name is Tumi Motsoeneng, has denied having a sexual relationship with Mpumelelo Mseleku
Read more »