Stewart starts gold medal quest today

Yesterday, Nyoshia Cain was unable to finish among the medals in the women’s long jump T43/44 final.

Cain finished sixth and last in yesterday’s competition, with a best effort of 3.99 metres.

Stef Reid of Great Britain emerged victorious with a best of 5.40m, ahead of Netherlands’ Marlene van Gansewinkel of 5.29m while Japan’s Maya Nakanishi was third with a best of five metres flat.

Australia’s Sarah Walsh (4.85m) was fourth while Japan’s Saki Takakuwa (4.80m) was fifth.