Despite being only 16 years old, Jasmine Greenwood claimed her fourth top-five finish at the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Friday.
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After securing a second, fourth and fifth at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre, the Sussex Inlet talent wrapped up her impressive maiden Games with a fifth in the SM10 women's 200-metre individual medley.
The Shoalhaven High School student touched the wall in 2:31.06 - with the Netherlands' Chantalle Zijderveld taking out the race in world record time (2:24.85).
Greenwood was also edged out by Hungary's Bianka Pup (2:26.12), the Netherlands' Lisa Kruger (2:27.86) and Canada's Aurelie Rivard (2:28.73).
"That was a really tough race for me, as it's been an exhausting 10 days of competition - both mentally and physically," the Bay and Basin Amateur Swim Club product said.
"I'm happy with my time and placing and am really relieved it's over."
Upon reflecting on her incredible meet, Greenwood acknowledged the efforts of numerous key individuals.
"There are so many people that have helped me get to where I am now and that I need to thank," she said.
"From my parents, family and friends to my coach Bob McEvoy - all of them have played huge parts of my journey and I can't thank them enough.
"Not to mention, everyone back home in Australia - the support we've all received has been absolutely incredible.
"You never know what the future holds, so I'm so grateful for this amazing opportunity and I hope to be able to pull on the green and gold very soon."
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