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Arnold feels stronger for the ‘pain and hurt’ of Tokyo bronze
Hollie Arnold in the Women's Javelin Final during day two of the Muller UK Athletics Championships held at the Manchester Regional Arena, June 25, 2022

BRITISH javelin star Hollie Arnold feels primed to make “magical things” happen in Paris after rediscovering happiness following the lingering pain of losing her Paralympic title in 2021.

The 30-year-old did little to hide her disappointment when she downgraded the F46 gold she won at Rio 2016 to bronze on a rain-soaked day at the rescheduled Tokyo Games.

Arnold, who is preparing to throw at Stade de France on Friday, September 6, initially struggled to shake off the nagging frustration.

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