Sprinter Eddy Bernard has made history as Malaysia's first medallist at the Paris Paralympics, clinching the bronze in the T44 men's 100m race!
The 23-year-old athlete from Beluran, Sabah, completed the race in 11.58 seconds at the Stade de France Stadium on September 2nd.
His achievement in Paris adds to an impressive list of past accomplishments that include multiple gold medals at major international events, such as:
2023:
Event: ASEAN Para Games
Category: 100m T44
Medal: Gold
2022:
Event: Asian Para Games
Category: 100m T44
Medal: Gold
2022:
Event: Asian Para Games
Category: Long Jump T44
Medal: Gold
2022:
Event: ASEAN Para Games
Category: 100m T44
Medal: Gold
2022:
Event: ASEAN Para Games
Category: Long Jump T42/43/44
Medal: Silver
2018:
Event: Asian Para Games
Category: Long Jump T44/62/64
Medal: Silver
2017:
Event: ASEAN Para Games
Category: 100m T37
Medal: Gold
2017:
Event: ASEAN Para Games
Category: Long Jump T37
Medal: Gold
2017:
Event: Asia Youth Para Games
Category: 100m T38
Medal: Gold
2017:
Event: Asia Youth Para Games
Category: Long Jump T35/38
Medal: Gold
Congratulations, Eddy Bernard! You've made our country proud, and Malaysians are truly in awe of your hard work!
