Teenager Poppy Maskill’s adorable reaction after winning Team GB’s first Paralympic gold medal

Swimmer Poppy Maskill set a new world record to deliver Great Britain ’s first gold medal of Paris 2024.

The 19-year-old clocked one minute and three seconds to claim the women’s 100m butterfly S14 title on Thursday (29 August).

Asked how she was feeling, an overwhelmedMaskill appeared lost for words.

When asked if she realised how fast she was swimming, she told Channel 4 Sport: “I was just trying not to die.

“I was just trying my hardest to see what happens.”