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Low goes long to retain title at para athletics worlds
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Vanessa Low has leapt to victory in the world para athletics championships, claiming Australia's second gold in Delhi.
It was Low's fourth long jump world title, three with Australia and one with her native Germany, and the first time she had retained the crown.
Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThere were also medals for Australians Chad Perris, Jaryd Clifford and Mali Lovell on a successful Tuesday for the team.
Low, the world record holder and reigning T64 Olympic champion, was a clear favourite but admitted gold was nearly snatched from her grasp.
I didn't quite find my rhythm and everything we practiced wasn't quite there, but you can't be disappointed with a win," Low said.