'That just made my day, that just made my race': Gold medallist stunned by Aussie DJ's message
Alexa Leary thought things couldn't get much better after she claimed a gold medal in Paris.
The 23-year-old Sunshine Coast swimmer broke her own 100m freestyle world record to win the Paralympic S9 race in 59.53 seconds.
But the Aussie champion was blown away - again - moments after getting out of the pool.
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She was being interviewed by Nine's Annabelle Williams when things took an unexpected turn.
"We have a little surprise for you," Williams she said before handing Leary an earpiece.
Aussie DJ Fisher sent a message to Alexa Leary after her race. Nine
When she saw Australian music star Fisher on the screen, Leary could not hide her excitement.
"Alexa you absolute legend!" Fisher said in a video message that had been recorded before the 100m final.
"First up I want to say congratulations on breaking that world record Sis, let's go!
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"Me and my little (baby) Bobbi are going to be watching you in this next race. Come on, bring it home girl.
"We love ya, you're such an inspiration.
"World, hold on! Let's go!"
Leary was gushing.
"That was Fisher... oh my goodness," she said.
"That just made my day, that just made my race. Surely I'll be up on that stage being a side dancer."
Leary has previously revealed she listens to Fisher's music when walking out to the pool deck before a big race.
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