On a press conference, the three-time Olympic and world canoeing champion recalled that the Cuban athlete has earned eight gold medals in Paralympics, a record that could increase with another three gold medals in Paris.

Therefore, he called on her fans to follow the Durand closely and to enjoy the unique opportunity of witnessing her performance.

Estanguet predicted Durand’s performance will be one of the most significant and spectacular of the competition, to be hosted by the Stade de France, where she will run the 100, 200 and 400 meters in the T12 category visually impaired.

It will be a historical Paralympic Games, he underlined about the event that will last until September 8.

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