PARIS – Azerbaijani sprinter Lamiya Valiyeva won gold in the women’s 100m T13 final at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games on Tuesday, setting a new world record in the process. Valiyeva’s time of 11.76 seconds not only secured her first-place finish but also established a new benchmark in Paralympic sprinting.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Valiyeva’s performance has been celebrated as a significant achievement for Azerbaijan in the international sports arena. Her record-breaking run was the highlight of the day at the Paralympics, drawing attention from sports enthusiasts and media worldwide.