Paralympic Marathon: the race in pictures
Updated on 09/09/2024
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!
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.
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.
Let's go!
Enthusiastic supporters and firefighters alike cheered the runners throughout the entire marathon route!
Let's go!
Enthusiastic supporters and firefighters alike cheered the runners throughout the entire marathon route!
A postcard setting
The runners crossed Paris and its iconic landmarks. It was a sight to behold for the public.
A postcard setting
The runners crossed Paris and its iconic landmarks. It was a sight to behold for the public.
The Concorde in the background
Competitors raced pass the Concorde.
The Concorde in the background
Competitors raced pass the Concorde.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The finish line… at last
After over 42km, the exhausted athletes cross the finish line, proud of the feat they have accomplished.
The finish line… at last
After over 42km, the exhausted athletes cross the finish line, proud of the feat they have accomplished.