Blind teenage swimmer wins third medal in Paris

Blind teenage swimmer David Kratochvíl completed his medal tally at the Paralympic Games in Paris, after winning bronze in the 200 positional race on Tuesday. It is the 16-year-old’s third medal in his fourth start at the Games.

On Friday he won Czechia’s first gold in the 400m breaststroke and on Sunday silver in the 100 mark. Kratochvíl is set to appear in two more races, the 100m breaststroke and 100m butterfly.

Author: Ruth Fraňková