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.
Teams that win medals at the championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and those that achieve one of the 13 best times in both Fukuoka and Doha, will qualify for the Paris Games.
As of the sixth day of competitions, Team Brazil has amassed a total of 242 medals (112 gold, 63 silver, and 67 bronze), securing the top position in the championship.
The highlight of Team Brazil was Costa. He secured the top spot on the podium for the fourth time in the competition, this time in the 1,500-meter freestyle event.
Team Brazil is represented by 622 athletes, along with 1,020 members of the technical commissions, confederation officials, and the Brazilian Olympic Committee itself.
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