Wrap Team Sa's Puseletso Mabote Misses Out On Men's 100m T63 Medal

South Africa s Puseletso Mabote could only manage fifth place in the mens 100m T63 final on Monday night despite breaking the Paralympic record in the qualifying heats.

In the first round heats in Paris on Sunday, Mabote ran an impressive time of 12.05 to break the Paralympic record, and was installed as one of the favourites for Mondays final.

However, when the main race rolled around on Monday evening, Mabote was not able to replicate his performance, and crossed the line in a time of 12.16.

The race was won by the Ezra Frech of the United States in a time of 12.06, while Daniel Wagner of Denmark finished third, and Brazils Vinicius Gonalves Rodriguez was third.

Earlier in the day, Louzanne Coetzee won the bronze medal in the womens 1500m - T11 final .