The Dorval, Que., native qualified for the men's T53 800-metre final at the world para athletics championships on Wednesday with the second fastest qualifying time. Lakatos has already earned two gold medals at the 2017 worlds. He has won a total of 14 world medals in his track career, including nine golds. American Tatyana McFadden won gold in 1:47.82. The world para athletics championships runs until July 23.

Source: CBC News July 20, 2017 01:45 UTC