Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk captures Paralympic bronze in men's T34 100m

Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk won his first career Paralympic medal on Monday with bronze in the men's T34 100 metres.

The Oakville, Ont., native finished in a time of 15.19 seconds at Stade de France, earning Canada's sixth bronze and 10th medal of these Games.

The 27-year-old accelerated into medal position down the stretch to finish just 0.05 seconds behind silver medallist Walid Ktila of Tunisia, who entered the race as the three-time defending champion.

Thailand's Chaiwat Rattana won the gold medal while setting a Paralympic record in 14.76.

BRONZE FOR CANADA