Karolina Kucharczyk became the champion of the Paralympic Games in Paris in the long jump (T20 class), winning her third gold medal, after successes in London in 2012 and Tokyo in 2021.
In 2016 in Rio de Janeiro she took second place in this competition.
On Friday, she only needed 5.82m to win, 21cm off her Paralympic record from Tokyo. Brazilian Zileide Cassiano da Silva came in second with 5.76, while Turkish Fatma Dalma Altin came in third with 5.73.
This is the fourth medal won by Poles on Friday. Earlier, Barbara Bieganowska-Zając won gold in the 1500 m race (T20 class), while the bronze medals were won by Maciej Lepiato in the high jump (T64) and Michał Dąbrowski in the wheelchair épée.
The Polish national team has won 21 medals: seven gold, five silver and nine bronze. The Polish national team is close to equaling the achievement from Tokyo, where they won 25 medals, including seven gold.
The Summer Paralympic Games in Paris will last until Sunday. (PAP)
Photo: PAP/Tytus Żmijewski
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Karolina Kucharczyk: A Paralympic Champion’s Journey to Glory
Karolina Kucharczyk, a Polish Paralympic athlete, has made history by becoming the champion of the Paralympic Games in Paris in the long jump (T20 class), securing her third gold medal in the prestigious competition. This remarkable achievement adds to her impressive portfolio, which includes wins in London in 2012 and Tokyo in 2021 [[2]].
Born on April 24, 1991, in Rawicz, Poland, Karolina began her athletic journey at the tender age of twelve [[1]]. Her dedication and perseverance have paid off, as she has risen to become one of the top Paralympic athletes in the world.
Karolina’s Paralympic journey has been nothing short of exceptional. In 2012, she took home the gold medal in the long jump (T20 class) at the London Paralympic Games [[2]]. This was followed by another impressive performance in 2016, where she secured second place in the same event at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.
Fast-forward to 2021, and Karolina reclaimed her top spot in the long jump (T20 class) at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Her Paralympic record in Tokyo stood at 6.03m, which she narrowly missed in Paris with a winning jump of 5.82m, still a remarkable 21cm ahead of her closest competitor [[3]].
In Paris, Karolina faced stiff competition from Brazilian Zileide Cassiano da Silva and Turkish Fatma Dalma Altin. However, her experience and skill ultimately gave her the edge she needed to take home the gold medal.
Today, at the age of 33, Karolina is still going strong, with her sights set on future Paralympic competitions. Her classification as a T20 athlete, which is designated for athletes with intellectual impairments, has not held her back from achieving greatness [[3]].
Karolina Kucharczyk’s inspiring story serves as a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. As a Paralympic champion, she has proven that with determination and passion, anything is possible, regardless of physical ability.
About Karolina Kucharczyk
Date of Birth: April 24, 1991
Sport: Para Athletics
Sport Class: T20
Nationality: Polish
Age: 33 (as of 2024)
Gender: Female
References:
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KarolinaKucharczyk”>[1]
<a href="https://www.paralympic.org/en/paris-2024-paralympics/athlete/karolina-kucharczyk2488686″>[3]
Karolina Kucharczyk: A Paralympic Champion’s Journey to Glory
Karolina Kucharczyk, a Polish Paralympic athlete, has made history by becoming the champion of the Paralympic Games in Paris in the long jump (T20 class), securing her third gold medal in the prestigious competition. This remarkable achievement adds to her impressive portfolio, which includes wins in London in 2012 and Tokyo in 2021 [[2]].
Born on April 24, 1991, in Rawicz, Poland, Karolina began her athletic journey at the tender age of twelve [[1]]. Her dedication and perseverance have paid off, as she has risen to become one of the top Paralympic athletes in the world.
Karolina’s Paralympic journey has been nothing short of exceptional. In 2012, she took home the gold medal in the long jump (T20 class) at the London Paralympic Games [[2]]. This was followed by another impressive performance in 2016, where she secured second place in the same event at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.
Fast-forward to 2021, and Karolina reclaimed her top spot in the long jump (T20 class) at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Her Paralympic record in Tokyo stood at 6.03m, which she narrowly missed in Paris with a winning jump of 5.82m, still a remarkable 21cm ahead of her closest competitor [[3]].
In Paris, Karolina faced stiff competition from Brazilian Zileide Cassiano da Silva and Turkish Fatma Dalma Altin. However, her experience and skill ultimately gave her the edge she needed to take home the gold medal.
Today, at the age of 33, Karolina is still going strong, with her sights set on future Paralympic competitions. Her classification as a T20 athlete, which is designated for athletes with intellectual impairments, has not held her back from achieving greatness [[3]].
Karolina Kucharczyk’s inspiring story serves as a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. As a Paralympic champion, she has proven that with determination and passion, anything is possible, regardless of physical ability.
About Karolina Kucharczyk
Date of Birth: April 24, 1991
Sport: Para Athletics
Sport Class: T20
Nationality: Polish
Age: 33 (as of 2024)
Gender: Female
The Polish national team has won 21 medals: seven gold, five silver, and nine bronze. The Polish national team is close to equaling the achievement from Tokyo, where they won 25 medals, including seven gold.
The Summer Paralympic Games in Paris will last until Sunday. (PAP)
Photo: PAP/Tytus Żmijewski
Keywords: Karolina Kucharczyk, Paralympic Games, Paris, long jump
