Smith 'out of gas' as he misses out on Bronze

David Smith is known for his eye-catching Games hairstyle

Three-time Paralympic boccia champion David Smith has missed out on bronze in the Boccia Men’s Individual BC1.

Swansea-based Smith won the first end and secured three points against Indonesia’s Syafa Muhamad but ultimately lost 5-3.

“I wasn’t really thinking about the medals, just playing as well as I could. I gave myself the best possible chance, I just ran out of gas,” Smith said.

“I knew I would lose at some point, it’s just unfortunate it happened in a semi-final I should have won.

“Playing a bronze medal match against my biggest rival, it could have gone either way. Unfortunately, the floor suited him.”

Smith will be back in action in the Mixed Team BC1/BC2 event on Tuesday.