Rio 2016 Paralympics: The highs and the lows
Athletes from across the West Country have been competing in a range of sports at the Paralympics in Rio. Here are their achievements.
Cornwall's Reid takes bronze as US athlete falls
There was some success for Melissa Reid from Porthtowan in Cornwall in the PT5 Triathlon final this afternoon.
She took bronze with support from her guide Nicole Waters, after USA's Elizabeth Baker took a fall.
But they couldn't quite catch fellow Brit Alison Patrick who took silver.
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Lewis celebrates gold win in Paralympics triathlon
Andrew Lewis from Gloucestershire took gold in the PT2 triathlon at the Paralympic games in Rio
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Medal rush begins for the West's Paralympians
The West Paralympic athletes are already showcasing their abilities in Rio - claiming two medals overnight.