The final day of the world para athletics championships has brought Australia three further medals as the build-up continues towards the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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A thrilling men's 1500m T38 was the pick of the final day's action, with a trio of Australian middle-distance specialists vying for a place on the podium going into the final 200m.
Debutant Reece Langdon took silver with a time of four minutes 4.30 seconds, with fellow first-timer Angus Hincksman third in 4:05.18 after a hotly contested race.
Canada's Nate Riech pipped them both in 4:03.07, with Tasmania's Paralympic medallist Deon Kenzie fifth (4:06.59).
"Two out of three Aussies on the podium, it is pretty promising especially when you think about the Paralympics next year," Langdon said.
"It's just inspiring for that next generation to come.
"The silver medal, as amazing as it is, hopefully I go one better and push for that gold (at the Paralympics). That's definitely my goal."
Australia's youngest team member at 17 years old, South Australia's Hincksman was thrilled to share the track with long-time idol Kenzie at his international debut.
"It was pretty emotional as I crossed the finish line," Hincksman said.
"He was the first person that came up to me, he gave me a big hug. It was definitely a dream come true, I never expected to make my international debut like that.
"I've looked up to him since I started and now I got to run alongside him."
Tokyo Paralympian Rhiannon Clarke completed Australia's medal haul, lifting the total to 14 with an Oceanian record of 1:02.36 to clinch second place in the women's 400m T38.
It was the sweetest of silvers for 20-year-old Clarke, who had finished fourth at these championships in the 100m and 200m.
"I was going into today quite nervous, thinking that maybe there was a chance for bronze, I was not expecting silver," the West Australian said.
"I felt like I was running on cloud nine, it was so amazing."
Australia finished the world championships with three gold, eight silver and three bronze medals to sit 18th in a table topped by China, closely followed by Brazil.
AUSTRALIA'S WORLD PARA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALS
GOLD
James Turner (men's 100m T36)
James Turner (men's 400m T36)
Maria Strong (women's 100m T72)
SILVER
Reece Langdon (men's 1500m T38)
Michael Roeger (men's 1500m T46)
Jaryd Clifford (men's 5000m T13)
Guy Henly (men's discus F37)
Michal Burian (men's javelin F64)
Mali Lovell (women's 200m T36)
Rhiannon Clarke (women's 400m T38)
Maria Strong (women's shot put F33)
BRONZE
Angus Hincksman (men's 1500m T38)
Vanessa Low (women's long jump T63)
Rosemary Little (women's shot put F32)
Australian Associated Press
