Marcel Böttger from Kassel: Paralympic dream in the 100-meter run

29. August 2024

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Marcel Böttger, an extraordinary athlete from Kassel, faces a major challenge: he will take part in the Paralympics in the 100-meter run. Böttger is blind - a cancer took his eyesight, but that didn't prevent him from finding his way in sport. Always accompanied by his guide Alexander Kosenkow, who helps him to keep the goal of keeping his sights on, the 31-year-old prepares to run in Paris for fame and honor.

Böttger and Kosenkow, which are connected at a distance of only 30 centimeters, have developed a special connection that is essential for Böttger's success. "Everything is rhythmic", Böttger describes her cooperation and explains that the synchronized movement sequence is crucial for success on the track. The entire body has to work in perfect harmony; Even the smallest noise could disturb the rhythm and make a race to a race.

a well -coordinated team

Together they have been going this path since 2019, and their harmony has an effect. Kosenkow not only brings experience as a former sprinter, but also the ability to put Böttger into optimal condition. At the Paralympic Games, Böttger wants to demonstrate his best time of 11.06 seconds and goes into the competition with a clear goal: "The biggest goal would be to go home with a medal." It is an ambitious project that is characterized by determination and team spirit.

Before his sporting career, Böttger was not always interested in sport before his sporting career. "I was always told that I should do athletics because I had quick legs," he looks back. Despite these recommendations, Böttger initially had no motivation to do sports. The turn only came when he got older and decided to discover his passion for running. Today he feels the race as a feeling of freedom; For him, only the moment of running counts in which everything else is unimportant.

The upcoming competitions

The countdown is running: On September 4th and 5th, 2024, Böttger will compete in the Stade de France. His family will travel to Paris to support him with this important event. "Just run," he describes the focus he puts on the competition. If everything goes well, running could not only end for him, but also for his relatives with a happy conclusion - a medal is at stake.

Böttger's story is not only that of an athlete, but also that of a fighter who has not given up despite setbacks and challenges. "I'm just a fire and flame for my sport," he says, and in his eyes the unstoppable will sparkles to achieve great. The railway will show whether its drive and the symbiosis with Kosenkow can manifest in a medal.

Editor: Nicolas Herold and Sarah-Lisa Angress

Source: hessenschau.de