Plymouth swimmer Reece Dunn secures new world record at Tokyo Paralympics
The 25-year-old won a gold medal in the men's 200m freestyle S14 race
Last updated 27th Aug 2021
Plymouth swimmer Reece Dunn has smashed his own world record at the Tokyo Paralympics.
The 25-year-old finished in first place, securing a gold in the men's 200m freestyle S14 race.
His final time was 1:52.40.
Reece has already claimed a silver medal in the men's 100m butterfly S14 race on day one of the games.
Speaking after the victory, Reece said: “After the 100 fly on Wednesday I was more motivated. I had to go out strong towards the 150m.
“I felt great, the whole swim felt great, and then the pain came on the last half a length and I just had to hang on".
Check the full list of medals secured by ParalympicsGB at the Tokyo Games.