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Newman wins gold in Athens
Athens - Nicholas Newman won South Africa's eighth gold medal in the morning session of Athens Paralympic action at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday, while Natalie du Toit swam her second world record in the 200m individual medley at the Aquatic Centre.
Newman, competing in the F36 class for cerebral palsy, threw the javelin 38.09m for gold with his first throw, beating his previous best of 36.85m.
"It was between me and the Polish athlete, I knew that one of us would win and I had a feeling that it would be me. It's my first medal and I hope I get another one," said Newman.
Du Toit, who is a leg-amputee, is well-placed for her third gold medal on Thursday night after she swam a world record 2min 32.19sec in her morning heat.
"I never get an easy race in the morning session. However, I feel good," said Du Toit.
"I'm going to try harder and be better in the evening session. I will try to do my best.
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