Daniel Dias,a Brazilian swimmer has won his fifth medal in Rio and his 20th overall,
becoming the host nation's best-performing individual Paralympian.
Daniel Dias(28) took gold in the 50m freestyle on Monday Sep 12,2016 in the S5 category.
He raced against and defeated the man who first inspired him to become a Paralympic swimmer.
After winning, he thanked his family for their support and told a TV channel: "We are made of dreams in life. If we stop dreaming, we die."
Daniel Dias has won 20 medals - 12 gold, six silver and two bronze - over the course of his career to date.
Daniel Dias(28) took gold in the 50m freestyle on Monday Sep 12,2016 in the S5 category.
He raced against and defeated the man who first inspired him to become a Paralympic swimmer.
After winning, he thanked his family for their support and told a TV channel: "We are made of dreams in life. If we stop dreaming, we die."
Daniel Dias has won 20 medals - 12 gold, six silver and two bronze - over the course of his career to date.
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