Warwick paralympian secures silver at championships
WARWICK'S Carlee Beattie has added another medal to her trophy cabinet after taking out silver in the T46 long jump event at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships in France.
Beattie's best jump of 5.75m, just 0.4m off her world record jump, was enough to secure the second spot in the day four action at Lyon on Tuesday night.
The top spot on the podium was claimed by Russian Nikol Rodamokina who soared 5.92m, just 0.1m behind Beattie's record.
Beattie said she was impressed with her series, which included two jumps of 5.44m and three fouls.
Beattie said she could not be more happy.
"I am pretty happy with how everything went, of course there are always a few things that you could do better," she said.
"But on the whole things went well.
The former St Mary's student had nothing but praise for Rodamokina's efforts.
"The Russian athlete had to jump better than she ever has to beat me and she did so she is a deserved winner," she said.
"Coming off London and enjoying a strong domestic season this year has been great.
"Now I am just looking forward to a bit of a break, then back into training in September and getting back into it.
"The holiday comes first though and with a silver I think it is well earned."
Beattie is currently being coached by Gary Bourne at the Queensland Academy of Sport.
You can watch the IPC Athletics World Championships live by visiting http://www.paralympic.org.
