An avowed distance runner, Goluskin is also known for his speed on the track, having participated in a world-record-setting 4x800 meter relay team for men aged 70-79 at the 168th street Armory in March.

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Her finest year was 1992, where the Welshwoman won four gold medals at the Barcelona Paralympics in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m, plus silver in the 4x100m relay, setting two world records in the process.

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In the last day of London's swimming competition, the American women won the 4x100-meter medley relay race, setting a new world record with a time of 3:52.05.

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