Dominican Cristian Mejia dominated the first 200 meters of the competition, but he lost momentum and was overtaken by Milanes and the Americans Eduardo Tahmar Upshaw and John Rayven.

The last 100 meters were favorable for the Cuban athlete, who crossed the finish line with a time of 49:94, followed by Upshaw (50:67) and Rayven (50:58).

The T-47 category corresponds to athletes who have lost part of their limbs.

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