The curtain has closed on a phenomenal 11 days of competition at the Paris Paralympics. Queenslanders showed their inspiring grit and determination on the final day of competition in Para Canoe and Para Powerlifting.
Three-time Paralympian Curtis McGrath finished 4th in the Men’s VL3 Va’a Single 200m Final. McGrath walks away from Paris with a Gold Medal from the Men’s KL2 Kayak Single 200m plus his collection of Gold medals from Rio and Tokyo.
Susan Seipel won bronze in the Women’s VL2 Va’a Single 200m Final.
Hani Watson finished 6th in the Women’s Over 86 Kilogram Final on her Paralympic Games debut with a best lift of 133 kilograms.
A spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France capped off a successful Paralympic Games for Australia. 49 Queensland athletes competed across 11 sports. Australia finished with its highest overall medal tally this century.