Maskill’s success got here moments after Ellard took silver within the males’s race.
The 18-year-old from Suffolk led at midway with Alexander Hillhouse down in fourth, however the 20-year-old Dane got here by means of within the second a part of the race in a brand new Paralympic report of 54.61 seconds, with the Briton clocking 54.86.
“I did not suppose I might be pleased with silver however I’m,” mentioned Ellard. “It provides me extra confidence for my 200m freestyle, which is my fundamental occasion.”
Ellard was being interviewed by the media as Maskill gained her gold and he was thrilled to see his team-mate obtain glory.
“It is huge for the crew and an enormous private greatest for Poppy as effectively,” he added.
“I do know she desires to attempt to get the world report within the 100m backstroke later within the programme, however it is a huge bonus for her.”
