Canada's Austin Smeenk wins men's T34 400m in world record time at Para athletics event

Austin Smeenk of Oakville, Ont., crossed the finish line in a world record time of 48.38 seconds to win the men's T34 400 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix on Friday in Nottwil, Switzerland.

Canada's Austin Smeenk wins men's T34 400m in world record time at Para athletics event
A men's Para athlete, sporting a helmet and wearing a red, white and black singlet, holds the Canadian flag behind his back after his race.

Austin Smeenk of Oakville, Ont., crossed the finish line in a world record time of 48.38 seconds to win the men's T34 400 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix on Friday in Nottwil, Switzerland.