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Martin Schulz: Paralympic Triumphs and Challenges
2024-09-02 13:29:08

Martin Schulz: Paralympic Triumphs and Challenges

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Triathlete Martin Schulz, a Paralympic favorite, faced nerves as he aimed for his third gold at the Paris Games. Despite missing the gold hat-trick, Schulz secured a bronze in the triathlon event, while Max Gelhaar claimed silver.

The competitions were marred by adverse weather conditions and water quality issues, leading to the construction of an overflow pool. Gelhaar's silver win marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing resilience in the face of challenges.

The German team, including Anja Renner and Thomas Wandschneider, also shone with their medal wins, adding to the nation's Paralympic successes.

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Martin Schulz - the Hunted

Gold 2016, Gold 2021: Triathlete Martin Schulz knows what awaits him when he jumps into the water at the third Paralympics. As a favorite, he is now more nervous than usual, he says.
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2. September 2024 um 11:41

Paralympics in Paris: Martin Schulz and Anja Renner win bronze in their triathlon classes - DER SPIEGEL

German triathletes Martin Schulz and Anja Renner win bronze at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Schulz narrowly misses gold in the PTS5 class, while Renner wins bronze in the PTVI class.
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Can triathlete Martin Schulz achieve the hat-trick?

Gold 2016, Gold 2021 - and now in Paris too? Martin Schulz enters the Para-Triathlon in the PTS5 class as one of the favorites. Live commentary by Eike Papsdorf.
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Games in Paris: Gelhaar and Wandschneider win Paralympic medals

Triathlete Max Gelhaar won silver in the triathlon; Thomas Wandschneider won bronze in badminton - the first medal for a German badminton player at the Paralympics.
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