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The Straits Times | Paralympics: Yip Pin Xiu retains 100m backstroke (S2) title, wins her 4th Games gold

Published on 26 Aug 2021 11:40:36 AM

Paralympian swimmer Yip Pin Xiu successfully defended her title in the 100m backstroke (S2) on Wednesday (Aug 25).

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Paralympian swimmer Yip Pin Xiu successfully defended her title in the 100m backstroke (S2) on Wednesday (Aug 25).

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