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Tokyo Paralympics Day 7: Pascoe and Stedman chase more medals

August 31, 2021
TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 26: Sophie Pascoe of Team New Zealand reacts after competing in her women's 100m breastroke - SB8 heat on day 2 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

New Zealand's most successful Paralympian Sophie Pascoe is back in the water to chase yet another gold medal following a bronze   in the backstroke final last night.

Day seven kicks off with Anna Steven competing in the heats of the women's 200m, before Pascoe looks to book a spot in tonight's 100m freestyle final.

Shortly after, William Stedman looks to back up his efforts in the long jump pit, this time in the 400m.

Later in the evening if she qualifies, Pascoe will look to avenge her silver in Rio and claim her tenth   Paralympic gold medal.

1:05pm - Athletics

Anna Steven competes in the first round of the women's T64 200m on the track.

1:40pm - Swimming

Sophie Pascoe is back in the pool for the heats of the women's S9 100m freestyle.

2:20pm - Athletics [final]

William Stedman goes for gold in the final of the men's T36 400m final.

10.10pm - Swimming [final]

Sophie Pascoe is chasing a third-straight podium in the event after gold in London and silver in Rio.

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