During her qualifying trial earlier in the day, Petricola set a new world record with a time of 3:35.856.

Boddington's winning time was an impressive 1:01.650, showcasing his remarkable debut performance.

Gallagher expressed her joy at this achievement, particularly after an eight-year hiatus from the Paralympics.

In archery, Ameera Lee and Jonathan Milne advanced to the quarter-finals in their respective events.

Petricola's triumph came shortly after Korey Boddington also won gold in his first-ever Paralympic race, setting a Paralympic record in the C4-5 1,000m time trial.

Emily Petricola has successfully defended her title in the 3,000m individual pursuit at the Paralympics, overcoming a recent flare-up of multiple sclerosis to win gold.

This victory marks Petricola's second consecutive gold medal in this event, celebrated at Paris's National Velodrome.

In addition to these victories, Jessica Gallagher secured a silver medal in the women's B 1,000m time trial, bringing her total Paralympic medals to four.

Despite facing physical challenges due to muscle spasms, Gallagher remained focused on her training leading up to the event.

In rowing, Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager qualified for the final, recording the best time in their heat.

Australia's success continued with a victory in wheelchair rugby against France, setting up a crucial match against Denmark.

However, in wheelchair basketball, the Australian Rollers faced a setback, losing their second consecutive match to Spain.