Denmark’s Alexander Hillhouse wins gold and sets record at Paralympic Games in Paris

It took only one day for Denmark to make its mark at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 20-year-old Alexander Hillhouse won gold in the S14 category for the 100-meter butterfly. With a time of 54.61 seconds, he also set a Paralympic record.

Despite a difficult start in the final heat, where he was in fourth place after 50 meters, Hillhouse launched an impressive final sprint, ultimately securing his very first Paralympic medal.