Day two - Reaction from the winners at Lyon 2013
21.07.2013Read what the gold medal winners had to say after landing gold at Lyon 2013
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Read what the gold medal winners had to say after landing gold at Lyon 2013
Jason Smyth speaks to the media after winning gold in Lyon
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In total there are 26 medal events on Sunday.
In total there are 26 medal events on Sunday. Read some of the reactions from the winners:
Men's 200m T11
Gold medallist and new Championship record - Lucas Prado (BRA)
"I did a good race even though I suffered from the heat which slowed me down compared to the Paralympics in London. I am very happy."
Women's 200m T37 heats
New world record - Mandy Francois-Elie
"I was not expecting to beat the wolrd record. It's a fine run and I think I can win the gold medal beating Johanna Benson. I also want to perform well in the 100m."
Women's 800m T11
Gold medallist - Annalisa Minetti (ITA)
"I am very tired but so happy to win that race. It was hard because an injury made me stop training for several weeks in the middle of my preparation. I came back with great motivation. Today I am so proud for my country and sons."
Men's 100m T37
Gold medallist and world record - Michael McKillop (IRE)
"I'm very happy with that. I didn't expect the time. When you're out on your own all you want do is keep chasing and chasing and thankfully that's what resulted in the time.
"I just try to come across the line first, that's my aim and if the time comes that's a bonus. I wasn't looking for times, just looking to win. I'm happy enough to go away prepare and rest up for the 1,500m and do the double.
"Championship racing is about coming across the line first, but so is running quick. To run 1:57 of my own is a good thing. Now I just need to recover for the 1,500m.
"It's really, really hot to run in this heat, but it's the same for all athletes to see who can deal with heat the best. The backroom staff gave me a towel with ice for the call room and I warmed up with a towel round me as well."
Men's 800m T52
Gold medallist - Raymond Martin (USA)
"I feel great. It has been a very tough race with a close finish but I was sure about myself. I trained really hard to reach this level. I really feel confident and excited about the upcoming races, so far it is two gold medals out of two races so I'll do my best to keep on going at this pace."
Men's 200m T13
Gold medallist - Jason Smyth (USA)
"I was coming for the gold medal even if my previous times on this distance were not relevant. I won but I did not break my own world record so I only achieved one of my two objectives. I always try to be as good as possible and to reach my potential. I feel confident about the upcoming races."
Men's 200m T44
Gold medallist and new world record - Jarryd Wallace (USA)
“Humbled. Very humbled. I’ve been working for three years for this moment. All I can say is god’s sovereign. He gets all the glory for this today.
“The day I made the decision to have my leg amputated in Februrary 2010 I pulled up the world record list and I said my name will be on this list. I didn’t know when or which event. I knew it was going to happen. I trusted the lord that he would guide that.”
Men's 200m T43
Gold medallist and new world record - Alan Oliveira (BRA)
"I am really happy about my performance. I made a great start and then in the straight I saw on the giant screen that I was leading with a good distance I saw the seconds passing by and I realised I could break the world record. I hope I will do the same at the 100m."
Men's Long Jump F42
Gold medallist - Atsushi Yamamoto (JAP)
"I am really happy to come here in France and gather the gold medal. We're under the world record but did what we were actually traning for."
Women's Long Jump F11
Gold medallist - Lorena Spoladore (BRA)
"I am so happy because about that win. The heat was a bit of a problem but I did great. This atmosphere is very impressive and I feel proud being part of it."
Men's 400m T53
Gold medallist - Brent Lakotos (CAN)
"I am really moved. This is my very first gold medal, I used to finish second until today. I did the race exactly as I planned it: not too quick in the first 200m and give everything for the finish."
Men's 400m T54
Gold medallist - Marcel Hug (SUI)
"Definitely the toughest race so far but I am really glad about my performence. I raced in my favourite lane the No. 3 and it gave me an advantage. I needed to be 100 per cent to win that one. The finish was very close. I will be ready for the next races."
Men's Discus Throw F44
Gold medallist - Jeremy Campbell (USa)
"It is my first world title. Even though it is my worst throw of the year, the important thing is to get the gold medal especially with that heat and the length of the contest that got me a bit nervous."
Women's 5,000m T54
Gold medallist - Tatyana McFadden (USA)
"That's amazing. This my second gold medal in two days. It was obviousely the toughest race, but I felt confident and I have been training a lot for this race. I really want to thank my coaches and my supporters."
Men's Discus Throw F54/55/56
Gold medallist and world record - Leonard Diaz (CUB)
"It was absolutely wonderful, this is not only a gold medal but also a precious world record. I am very happy but when athletes have been well prepared and trained as I have been, it is not really surprising."