Paralympic medalist swimmer Pelendritou takes third place in Tokyo Olympics-PHOTOS

Cypriot Paralympic medalist swimmer Carolina Pelendritou on Sunday took third place for the second time in a repeat of the final of the 50m freestyle in Tokyo.

Limassol-born Pelendritou has broken her previous record by coming in at 29.79 seconds.

The Cyprus National Paralympic Committee said it was an historic day for Cyprus and for para sports.