Jaryd Clifford

Paralympian Jaryd Clifford loses bronze medal due to tether rule

Australian Paralympic runner Jaryd Clifford has addressed the situation after losing his bronze medal due to a lesser-known rule. Competing in the men’s T13 5,000m final for vision-impaired athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Clifford was moments away from securing third place on Saturday, August 31. However, he was disqualified just before crossing the finish line. Clifford, 25, completed…