Sherman Guity of Costa Rica showcased his exceptional talent, securing a dominant victory in the highly anticipated men’s T64 100m race at the Paralympics on Monday. Guity left his competitors in the dust, crossing the finish line in a remarkable 10.65 seconds, establishing a new Paralympic record. This impressive feat propelled him ahead of the formidable world champion, Maxcel Amo Manu from Italy, who clocked 10.76 seconds. Felix Streng of Germany, the reigning Paralympic champion, secured the bronze medal, finishing just a hundredth of a second behind Manu.
“I am incredibly happy with this outcome. I couldn’t have expected it. I competed against truly exceptional athletes. It was a Paralympic final, and I had to give it my absolute best,” expressed Guity, a 27-year-old athlete at the peak of his form.
Two-time Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock of Great Britain had to settle for fifth place with a time of 10.91 seconds. Meanwhile, US sprinter Hunter Woodhall, whose wife is the newly crowned Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall, finished in sixth place with a time of 10.96 seconds.
Earlier in the competition, 19-year-old American Ezra Frech achieved a significant milestone, claiming his first Paralympic title in the T63 100m race. Frech, an above-the-knee amputee, crossed the finish line in a personal best time of 12.06 seconds, triggering jubilant celebrations with his family in the front row at the Stade de France.
Frech, who previously secured fifth place in the long jump at these Games, will be competing in the high jump later in the competition, showcasing his versatility and athletic prowess.
