Nobody can do it on foot
Two prestigious races in two cities – in less than 24 hours: wheelchair athlete Marcel Hug wants to achieve what is impossible for runners. Why this ordeal?
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He has proven that he can withstand great exertion: Marcel Hug in a race at the Paralympics in Tokyo.
Photo: Ennio Leanza (Keystone)
There has never been such a concentration of city marathons: Berlin, Chicago and New York on their fixed autumn Sundays have joined London and Boston due to the pandemic. Five races over 42.195 km within six weeks. What is not an issue for runners is a special challenge for wheelchair users. Your regeneration after a marathon is shorter because you have to endure significantly fewer hits. They use this advantage for several starting options. Or even compete everywhere – like Marcel Hug.
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