At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Australia's closing day saw a significant achievement with flag-bearer Madison de Rozario securing the country’s final medal, a silver, in the marathon. De Rozario, a highly decorated Paralympian known for her wheelchair racing prowess, added to her illustrious career with this performance, capping off Australia's efforts in the competition. Australia ended the Games with a total of 63 medals, placing ninth on the medal tally with 18 gold, 17 silver, and 28 bronze. The country's athletes showcased strong performances across various sports, contributing to a solid overall result. On the final day, para canoeist Curtis McGrath, the defending champion in the men's va'a single 200m VL3, missed out on a medal by the narrowest of margins. McGrath finished fourth, just 0.06 seconds behind New Zealand's Peter Cowan, who claimed the bronze. Ukraine's Vladyslav Yepifanov secured the gold, while Jack Eyers of Great Britain took silv...
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