Aled Sion Davies: Paralympian sets new F42 discus world record
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Aled Sion Davies won F42 discus gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London
Paralympic champion Aled Sion Davies has set a new F42 discus world record at the Triton Invitational in San Diego, California.
The 25-year-old set a new personal best of 54.85m, over half a metre further than he had previously thrown during his career.
The Welshman was 21cm shy of his personal best in the shot put, finishing in sixth place with a throw of 17.19m.
He won F42 shot put gold at Rio 2016.
- Published12 September 2016
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