Canada’s Papaconstantinou claims bronze at world para athletics championships

By Canadian Press on October 1, 2025.

NEW DELHI — Marissa Papaconstantinou claimed Canada’s second medal of the world para athletics championships with a bronze in the women’s T64 100 metres Wednesday.

Papaconstantinou, a three-time Paralympian from Toronto, crossed the finish line in 13.06 seconds.

Fleur Jong captured gold in 12.29 seconds, and Marlene Van Gansewinkel took silver in 12.86.

Both athletes represent the Netherlands.

The 25-year-old Papaconstantinou will also compete in the women’s T64 200 metres event on Sunday.

Austin Smeenk of Oakville, Ont., won bronze in the men’s T34 400 metres Monday for Canada’s first medal of the event.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 1, 2025.

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