Debrunner and Hug's Stunning Victory in London Wheelchair Races

Debrunner and Hug achieved remarkable wins in the London wheelchair races.

Catherine Debrunner delivered an outstanding performance, breaking her own course record and winning the women's wheelchair race. She outperformed Susannah Scaroni of the US in the final third. In the men's race, Marcel Hug claimed his seventh victory in London, leaving behind competitors like Tomoki Suzuki and Jetze Plat. Eden Rainbow-Cooper was the top British finisher in the women's event.

Great Britain's David Weir, an eight-time winner, finished sixth.

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