Elena Semechin: Gold and World Record - Triumph after difficult times
Elena Semechin: Gold and World Record - Triumph after difficult times
Elena Semechin, the talented swimmer from Berlin, celebrated impressive success at the Paralympic Games in Paris. In a highly awaited race over 100 meters of chest, the 30-year-old not only exceeded her competitor Maria Carolina Gomes Santiago from Brazil, but also set up a new world record. With a time of 1: 12.54 minutes, she swam faster than ever before, which brought her the second gold medal at Paralympics after triumph in Tokyo in 2021.
The victory is of particular importance for Semechin, since after the discovery of a brain tumor, it had to cover a challenging path. Despite the heavy chemotherapy, she quickly found the old form and was able to use the support and faith of her trainer during these times. "I'm just incredibly happy and also relieved that I am here," said Semechin after her victory. She described that the diagnosis after the games in Tokyo was like a slap in the face and that she would never have expected a comeback, let alone with a new world record.
Successful day for German swimming team
The success of Semechin was part of an impressive day for the German swimming team at the Paralympic Games. Semechin already showed her class in the preliminary run by drawing up a Paralympics record. The 14-year-old Johanna Döhler, however, was also denied the final placements, while Taliso Engel from Nuremberg was able to win the men's race over the 100 meter breast. In his time of 1: 01.90 minutes, he only missed his own world record from the lead by six hundreds of her customers.
The athletes' performance reflect the high standard of German swimming sports and the tireless commitment of the team members. While Semechin and Engel filled the medal -bringing moments of the games, their stories show that determination and the will to overcome obstacles can contribute significantly to success. The Paralympic Games offer a platform that not only celebrates the best performance in sports, but also puts the inspiring stories behind the athletes in the spotlight.
These successes are not only important for the athletes, but also for the entire community of the Paralympic Sports. They help to raise awareness of the challenges and victories of athletes with disabilities and offer inspiration for future generations of athletes worldwide.
"The diagnosis to Tokyo initially knocked me out of life," added Semechin, talking about the difficulties that she had to overcome. Your example shows how important it is not to give up, no matter how hopeless the situation may appear. The sporting success is often the result of hard work and the support of trainers, family and friends who may never get into the spotlight, but are just as important for the performance of the athletes.
broadcast: rbb24, 05.09.2024, 9:45 p.m.
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