Belarus athlete Tamara Sivakova won the gold medal today in Beijing with a personal best throw of 41m 29. Silver went to Liang Min Zhang of China with a throw of 40m 35, bronze went to Argentina's Elizabeth Almada with a best throw of 38m 03.
Britain's Claire Williams was fifth in the F12/13 discus with a best of 35.01m. A torrential rainstorm starting halfway through her competition disrupted her rhythm.
“I’m really happy to compete here in Beijing,” said Loughborough-based Williams. “But I should have done much better. When the rain came down it was so difficult. These were the worst conditions I’ve ever competed in.
“The last four years have been really tough for me. I haven’t competed internationally since Athens due to a change in my classification. My big aim is London now, that’s my target.”
