Susannah Scaroni sets record, wins first gold in Paralympics

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Susannah Scaroni clinched her first Paralympic gold medal in the 5000M in Tokyo on Friday.

Competing in her third Games, Scaroni clocked a personal best time of 10:52.57 for a new Paralympic record.

Scaroni beat out teammate and former champion Tatyanna McFadden who raced to a bronze medal.