Gold against the odds for Jackson
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Your support makes all the difference.The equestrian team led another superb performance by British competitors at the 10th Paralympic Games yesterday, securing four medals. Britain won 21 medals in all yesterday - five of them golds - putting them in a position to challenge Australia and the United States, the leading two medal winners.
Jo Jackson defied injury to ride to gold in Grade IV, having had only 30 minutes to familiarise herself with her horse after her original mount bolted during the warm-up and went lame. In the struggle to retain control, Jackson damaged ligaments.
Patricia Straughan took silver in the same event, while Liz Stone collected a silver medal in Grade III. Di Tubbs got a bronze in Grade I. Tubbs' medal could yet be improved since a German rider may have used a non-competition horse without permission. If the protest is upheld, Tubbs will move up to second.
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