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Welsh athletes in Rio for Paralympics 2016

The 2016 Paralympics are underway in Rio, with twenty-six Welsh athletes hoping to keep up a proud history of success for the ParalympicsGB squad.

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Paralympic shot-putter Aled Davies wins gold

Welsh champion thrower Aled Davies has won gold in the F42 shot-put event at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

The 25-year-old took bronze in the event four years ago and had spoken of his desire to upgrade his medal this time around.

Aled Davies has taken gold in the F42 shot-put event at Rio. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wir

It means another gold for the Bridgend thrower, who also took top spot in the F42 discus at the London Games.

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