ParalympicsGB swimmer Jonathan Fox has expressed his delight in breaking the world record in the men's 100m S7 backstroke.
The 21-year-old sailed through to the final with a time of 1:09.86 and is expected to fight for a gold medal this evening.
"I went into the race setting my standards pretty high and to qualify first and to break the world record, so I'm really happy," Fox told Channel 4.
Meanwhile, Fox's female compatriot Nyree Kindred set a Paralympic record in the 100m backstroke.
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Danielle Joynson
Danielle Joynson
