The current world record holder produced an incredible final 50m inside the Paris La Défense Arena to pull away from Ukraine’s Iryna Poida to hit the wall in 2:46.50. Italy’s Monica Boggioni was third.
Kearney, who was also quickest in qualifying, has now upgraded her silver in the same event at Tokyo 2020.
Speaking to Channel 4 following the race, a jubilant Kearney said: “I am a bit speechless and I wanted redemption after Tokyo, I wanted gold.
“With everything that happened this year I didn't know if it would be possible, I am really happy with that. I knew what my advantages were and I used them to my advantage - it obviously worked.
“I have been competing internationally since I was 13 and I have never had a crowd this big - it really helped.
“I am grateful to everyone who helped me get here. We didn't know if I would make it so I'm really happy.”
The Paris Paralympic Games take place between 28 August – 11 September 2024.
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