Para swimmer Jack Ireland said he was lost for words after winning his maiden Paralympic medal on day three in Paris.
Bronze medallist Jack Ireland of Australia poses with his medal after placing third in the men's 200m freestyle S14 final.
Great Britain's William Elllard took gold in a world record time of 1:51.30, while Canada's Nicholas Bennett held onto silver, just 0.16 seconds ahead of Ireland. Speaking with the Nine Network after receiving his medal, Ireland could not contain his smile has he soaked in the moment."Especially winning a medal at this level as well, especially at a full house as well. There's no words to describe it.Ireland was Australia's lone medallist in the pool on day three.
In Australia's final medal race on day three, Jesse Aungles finished strongly to place sixth in the final of the men's 100m backstroke S8.Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday.Photo shows Jaryd Clifford competing with his guide at the Paris Paralympics.Road Cycle Racing
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