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Jaydin Blackwell of Team USA celebrates winning a gold medal and a new world record in the men's 100-meter T38 final on Aug. 31.Before the men’s 100-meter T38 final last week, Team USA’s Jaydin Blackwell was captured on camera helping an opponent out so that he could also participate in the race.
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