Maria Lyle, here at the World Championships in Doha, was part of a world-record effort in Italy on Thursday to clinch her third gold medal
MARIA Lyle won her third gold medal at the IPC European Athletics Championships in style on Thursday, in a new world record time.
The Dunbar teenager, who has cerebral palsy, was in outstanding form as part of the T35-38 4x100m relay team who eased to victory in 53.17 seconds.
Their nearest challengers were Poland, who finished almost two seconds behind as they claimed the silver medal.
Victory adds to her 100m and 200m titles, as the Dunbar Grammar pupil prepares for the Paralympic Games in Rio.
She is expected to be announced among the Team GB squad soon, and will be among the favourites for the 100m and 200m titles in Brazil.
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