Silver for Slater
Preston swimming star Stephanie Slater won a superb silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The 25-year-old from Longridge narrowly missed out on gold after thrilling race overnight in South America.
Ukraine’s KaterynaIstomina finished first in a time of 1:09.04, which was just over a second ahead of Slater (1:10.34).
The USA’s Jessica Long won the bronze medal.