‘I’m just so grateful’: Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu thankful for support after second gold at Paris Paralympics

Singapore swimmer Yip Pin Xiu wins gold in the 50m backstroke S2 at the Paris Olympics on Aug 31, 2024.
Photo: SNPC/Dyan Tjhia

SINGAPORE: After securing a gold in her opening event at the Paris Paralympics, Yip Pin Xiu told herself that regardless of whatever happened in the women’s 50m backstroke S2 final, she could rest in the assurance that she had done her best.

And with that ease of mind, the defending champion on Sunday (Sep 1) clocked a time of 1:05.99 to clinch her second gold of the Games.

At the La Defense Arena, Mexico’s Haidee Aceves took silver (1:08.96) while Spain’s Teresa Perales (1:10.95) finished with bronze.

“After the 100m, I really was trying not to put too much pressure on myself,” she told CNA.

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