**Introduction**
Paris Paralympics 2024 started with a bang on the first day, witnessing a thrilling display of athletic excellence and competitive spirit. From record-breaking performances to spectacular finishes, day one hinted at a spectacular Paralympic Games to come. China topped the medal table, winning four gold medals and one silver medal. The standout performance was by seven-time Paralympic medallist Li Zhangyu, who added another gold medal to his collection in the para-cycling track event. **Day 1 Medalists: Paris Paralympics 2024 (August 29, Thursday)**
Here is the list of all the medal winners from Day 1 of Paris Paralympics 2024:
**China – 5 medals**
– **Para Cycling Track**
– **Men’s C1 3000m Individual Pursuit**: **Gold** – Li Zhangyu
– **Women’s C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit**: **Gold** – Wang Xiaomei
– **Men’s C1 3000m Individual Pursuit**: **Silver** – Liang Weicong
– **Para Swimming**
– **Women’s 50m Freestyle – S6**: **Gold** – Jiang Yuyan
– **Women’s 50m Freestyle – S10**: **Gold** – Chen Yi
**Great Britain – 6 medals**
– **Para Cycling Track**
– **Men’s B 4000m Individual Pursuit**: **Silver** – Steve Bate
– **Women’s C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit**: **Silver** – Daphne Schrager
– **Para Swimming**
– **Women’s 200m Freestyle – S5**: **Gold** – Tully Kearney
– **Women’s 100m Butterfly – S14**: **Gold** – Poppy Maskill
– **Men’s 100m Butterfly – S14**: **Gold** – William Allard
– **Table Tennis**
**Women’s Doubles – WD14**: **Bronze** – Blea Twomey and Fliss Pickard
**Italy – 9 medals**
– **Para Cycling Track**
– **Men’s B 4000m Individual Pursuit**: **Bronze** – Lorenzo Bernard
– **Para Swimming**
– **Men’s 200m Freestyle – S5**: **Gold** – Francesco Bocciardo
– **Women’s 100m Butterfly – S13**: **Gold** – Carlota Gilli
– **Men’s 400m Freestyle – S9**: **Silver** – Simon Barlam
– **Men’s 50m Breaststroke – SB3**: **Silver** – Efrem Morelli
– **Men’s 100m Backstroke – S1**: **Bronze** – Francesco Betella
– **Women’s 200m Freestyle – S5**: **Bronze** – Monica Boggioni
– **Women’s 400m Freestyle – S9**: **Bronze** – Vittoria Bianco
– **Women’s 100m Backstroke – S2**: **Bronze** – Angela Procida
**Netherlands – 2 medals**
– **Para Cycling Track**
– **Men’s B 4000m Individual Pursuit**: **Gold** – Tristan Bangma
– **Women’s C4-5 500m Time Trial**: **Gold** – Caroline Groot
**France – 3 medals**
– **Para Cycling Track**
– **Women’s C4-5 500m Time Trial**: **Silver** – Marie Patouillet
– **Para Swimming**
– **Men’s 400m Freestyle – S9**: **Gold** – Ugo Didier
– **Men’s 100m Butterfly – S13**: **Silver** – Alex Portal
**conclusion**
The first day of the Paris Paralympics 2024 was filled with unforgettable moments and remarkable achievements. China took an early lead in the medal tally, followed by Great Britain, Italy and other strong contenders. As the competition heats up, the medal race is getting even more intense, with many more inspiring performances to come. Stay tuned for the latest updates and results from the Paralympic Games.
