GB's Summers-Newton and Whiston win gold in Paris

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Maisie Summers-Newton has won her second gold of the 2024 Paralympics by defending her title in the SB6 100m breaststroke.

The 22-year-old Briton powered away to win in one minute 31.30 seconds, a Paralympic record.

It is Britain's 12th medal in the pool so far at La Defense Arena in Paris, eight of them gold.

There could be more to come on Sunday with Alice Tai, Brock Whiston, Callie-Ann Warrington, Grace Harvey and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay all holding strong chances.

Briton Bruce Dee, 17, came fifth in the opening race of the programme, the men's SB6 100m breaststroke.

Summers-Newton had already secured gold in the SM6 200m individual medley on Friday.

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