Paralympic Marathon: the race in pictures

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Updated on 09/09/2024

Paralympic marathon runners
Crédit photo : Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris
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On Sunday, September 8, Paralympic marathon runners took on the legendary 42.195-kilometer race. The course showcased several of the capital's most iconic landmarks. From the Buttes-Chaumont to the Canal Saint-Martin, via the Place de la République, the Concorde and the Champs-Elysées, the athletes celebrated their achievement by crossing the finish line on the esplanade des Invalides. Relive the race in pictures!
Rosario Murcia-Gangloff and her guide at the Paralympic Games marathon
Crédit photo :Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris

There's no age limit to being a champion

The doyenne of the French delegation, Rosario Murcia-Gangloff, 59, finished her marathon in 3h13'50. Crossing the finish line in 6th position, she actually finished in 4th place after the disqualification of two competitors.

Rosario Murcia-Gangloff and her guide at the Paralympic Games marathon
Crédit photo :Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris

There's no age limit to being a champion

The doyenne of the French delegation, Rosario Murcia-Gangloff, 59, finished her marathon in 3h13'50. Crossing the finish line in 6th position, she actually finished in 4th place after the disqualification of two competitors.

Passers-by cheer on the runners
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

Let's go!

Enthusiastic supporters and firefighters alike cheered the runners throughout the entire marathon route!

Passers-by cheer on the runners
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

Let's go!

Enthusiastic supporters and firefighters alike cheered the runners throughout the entire marathon route!

A runner in front of the Invalides during the Paralympic marathon
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

A postcard setting

The runners crossed Paris and its iconic landmarks. It was a sight to behold for the public.

A runner in front of the Invalides during the Paralympic marathon
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

A postcard setting

The runners crossed Paris and its iconic landmarks. It was a sight to behold for the public.

Paralympic marathon in front of Les Invalides
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

The Concorde in the background

Competitors raced pass the Concorde.

Paralympic marathon in front of Les Invalides
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

The Concorde in the background

Competitors raced pass the Concorde.

Paralympic marathon runner
Crédit photo :Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris

A champion goes by

Captured by cameras and cheered on by onlookers, Tunisian athlete Wajdi Boukhili secured the gold medal with a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 5 seconds.

Paralympic marathon runner
Crédit photo :Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris

A champion goes by

Captured by cameras and cheered on by onlookers, Tunisian athlete Wajdi Boukhili secured the gold medal with a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 5 seconds.

Fatima El Idrissi during the Paralympic Games marathon
Crédit photo :Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris

A gold medal and a world record!

Morocco's Fatima El Idrissi shattered the world record (2h48'36) by almost six minutes! She won the gold medal.

Fatima El Idrissi during the Paralympic Games marathon
Crédit photo :Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris

A gold medal and a world record!

Morocco's Fatima El Idrissi shattered the world record (2h48'36) by almost six minutes! She won the gold medal.

Runners pass the Arc de Triomphe
Crédit photo :Guillaume Bontemps/Ville de Paris

Along the Arc de Triomphe…

The Paralympic marathon is the only event at the Paris 2024 Games that used the Champs-Elysées in its entirety, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde.

Runners pass the Arc de Triomphe
Crédit photo :Guillaume Bontemps/Ville de Paris

Along the Arc de Triomphe…

The Paralympic marathon is the only event at the Paris 2024 Games that used the Champs-Elysées in its entirety, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde.

Paralympic marathon runners
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

The finish line… at last

After over 42km, the exhausted athletes cross the finish line, proud of the feat they have accomplished.

Paralympic marathon runners
Crédit photo :Valentin Chesneau-Daumas / Ville de Paris

The finish line… at last

After over 42km, the exhausted athletes cross the finish line, proud of the feat they have accomplished.