- Determined shepherd exclaims, "I'm set on capturing that object."
German 100m Dashers Stride into Paris Paralympics Finals with Strong Belief
Germany's 100m racers stride into the finals of the Paralympics in Paris with solid belief. Reigning champion Felix Streng and Johannes Floors, competing in the T64 category, clinched their spots as third and fourth qualifiers. Shortly after, Leon Schäfer also secured his place in the final, offering a positive outlook following a disheartening long jump competition. Schäfer emerged victorious in his heat in the T63 classification. In 2010, he underwent amputation of his right lower leg and knee due to bone cancer.
"I haven't fully wrapped my head around it yet. I know I can do better, and I'm gunning for the win," stated the 27-year-old about his objectives.
Streng Looks to Protect His Crown
Streng trailed the fastest sprinter of the day, Italian Maxcel Manu, by only 0.1 seconds. "My goal here is undeniably to safeguard the title. That's why I'm present," said the 29-year-old. "That's been my goal since the beginning." In 2019, he bagged the 100m gold in Tokyo.
Floors, born with a defect in both legs and opting for amputation at 16, shared: "The game is now afoot. We have a group where six or seven individuals could vie for the top positions, and I want to ensure that double amputees lag behind me."
The German athletes, motivated by their battle slogan, aim to defend their positions in the finals. Before the race, Leon Schäfer was heard whispering his personal battle slogan, "Against All Odds."
