On the opening day of competitions in France, Minas Gerais swimmer Gabrielzinho won the 100m backstroke in the S2 class (great physical and motor impairment) with 1min53s67.
The Brazilian gymnast claimed the top spot on the podium with an average score of 14.983 points, outperforming the USA's Jordan Chiles and Mexico's Natalia Escalera.
The 29-year-old fighter climbed the highest step of the podium in Manchester (England) on Sunday, after defeating Cuningham in the final of the category above 80 kilos.