Berlin and Brandenburg Paralympics winner: A proud comeback in Paris

Berlin and Brandenburg Paralympics winner: A proud comeback in Paris

The Paralympic Summer Games in Paris 2024 are a clear testimony to the tireless efforts and the extraordinary achievements of athletes with disabilities. In addition to the impressive organization and the festive atmosphere, the sporting successes that the Germany team achieved inspired. The athletes from Berlin and Brandenburg managed to get an impressive overall record of ten gold, 14 silver and 25 bronze medals at the 17th Paralympic Games.

was particularly outstanding Josia pot, a talented swimmer who competed for the Brandenburg Prevention and Rehabilitation Sports Association (BPRSV). With his impressive performance over 150 meters, 50 meters back and 50 meters freestyle, he took home all three medals. Despite a difficult year, characterized by family losses and health challenges, Pot showed what it means to believe in your own strength and to convince with his performance.

impressive return of Elena Semechin

Another inspiring story is that of Elena Semechin from Berlin. She swam in her parade discipline, the 100 meter chest, to gold and broke the world record. Semechin, who also won the Paralympics in Tokyo 2021, had to deal with the diagnosis of a brain tumor in the period after the games. Her victory moment in Paris was not only a sporty triumph, but also a victory over personal challenges. "I am speechless," she said after the race and underlined the emotional meaning of this moment for her.

In addition to these remarkable individual services, other athletes also contributed significantly to the success of the team. The Potsdamer Gina Böttcher, Europe's fastest swimmer and her colleague Mira Jeanne Maack managed to win two medals in the back competition. Böttcher's comeback was particularly impressive. After a life break that was shaped by an almost fatal accident, she returned to the water and managed to win a silver medal while Maack made aware of with bronze medal.

martial arts and skill

In the rudder area, Hermine Krumbein and Felicia Laberer proved that their discipline also belongs to the Berlin-Brandenburg success story. Krumbein secured the bronze medal in the mixed-two after achieving the second best time in the lead. Laberer, who reached the podium over 200 meters over 200 meters, was also leading. This podium was not unknown to her; The same athletes had already triumphed together at the last Paralympics in Tokyo.

Neither the pressure nor the competition can reduce the strong performance of the athletes. Maike Hausberger, the Cottbuser, won two medals in cycling, whereby she secured the gold medal in the individual time trial and bronze in the train bike time trial. Her best time during the race was like a wage of hard work and tireless training that she had taken on.

While other medal -rich moments experienced, athlete Maike Naomie Schwarz also found her place in the spotlight. Despite her personal struggles against depression at the past games in Tokyo, she fought bravely in Paris and came to eighth place. Their success of getting into the final symbolizes the true spirit of the Paralympics: courage, perseverance and the willingness to believe in itself despite all the adversities.

The impressive image is rounded off by the table tennis duo Stephanie Grebe and Juliane Wolf. Even though in the final against the strong Chinese women "only" jumped out silver, participation in the final was a great success, especially after the hurdles they had to take in the tournament. Grebes injury before the competitions and the associated challenges illustrate the continuity of combat spirit and determination that many athletes show.

The conclusion from these impressive stories is clear: the Paralympics in Paris brought the remarkable strength and determination of the athletes from Berlin and Brandenburg to the curtain. The successes they have achieved are not only medals, but also messages of inspiration and hope for many.

These games were not only a stage for sporting performances for many athletes, but also an opportunity to overcome personal struggles and redefine their own limit - a truly remarkable moment of human endurance and strength.

broadcast: RBB24, 08.09.2024, 10:00 p.m.

- Nag