By Limón, Costa Rica — NEW DELHI, India – Costa Rican sprinter and national hero Sherman Guity has once again ascended the global podium, capturing the bronze medal in a fiercely contested 100-meter T64 final at the World Para Athletics Championships. The athlete from Limón clocked an impressive time of 10.93 seconds, bringing immense pride to his nation and showcasing his enduring presence among the world’s elite.
Competing in a high-stakes race from lane six, Guity demonstrated his explosive power and technical skill. The event was a nail-biter, with mere hundredths of a second separating the top competitors. The gold medal was ultimately claimed by Germany’s Felix Streng with a time of 10.73 seconds, while his compatriot Johannes Floors secured the silver medal, crossing the finish line just ahead of Guity at 10.75 seconds. The German duo’s performance highlighted the formidable level of competition Guity faces on the international stage.
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Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
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Despite the intense pressure and the narrow margins, Guity expressed his satisfaction with the result, viewing the bronze as a significant victory in one of track and field’s most unforgiving events. He acknowledged the immense difficulty of the 100-meter dash, where a single misstep can mean the difference between victory and disappointment.
I finished the 100 meters, I placed third. It’s a great achievement for me, because the 100 was a very tough event, very difficult to win. One small mistake and it’s over. Super happy, third, and now to prepare for the 200 meters. We’re going all out and I hope to be able to take the gold in the 200.
Sherman Guity, Para-athlete
This medal marks another chapter in Guity’s storied career at the World Championships, his third appearance at the prestigious event. His journey has been one of remarkable consistency and resilience. At the Paris 2023 championships, he earned a silver medal in the same 100-meter event, though his hopes in the 200-meter final were dashed by an unfortunate fall just meters from the finish line. He returned with a vengeance in Kobe in 2024, where he was crowned world champion, winning gold in the 100 meters.
His performance in New Delhi adds a bronze to his impressive collection, demonstrating his ability to consistently contend for medals against the best in the world. Each championship presents new challenges, and Guity’s ability to remain at the top is a testament to his dedication, training regimen, and unwavering competitive spirit. His focus now immediately shifts to his next challenge, which he hopes will see him upgrade his bronze to gold.
The Costa Rican star is scheduled to compete in the preliminary heats for the 200-meter T64 event this Saturday, October 4th, at 11:26 p.m. Costa Rican time. Should he advance, as is widely expected, he will race for the title in the final on Sunday, October 5th, at 7:53 a.m. The nation will be watching with bated breath, hopeful that the Limonense speedster can achieve his goal of claiming the top spot on the podium.
Guity’s continued success is not just a personal triumph but a source of national inspiration. As a prominent athlete from the province of Limón, he represents the talent and potential found throughout Costa Rica. His journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a multi-medaled world-class para-athlete serves as a powerful message of perseverance and the ability to overcome adversity, inspiring a new generation of athletes across the country.
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About International Paralympic Committee:
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Its purpose is to organize the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games and to serve as the international federation for nine sports, for which it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The IPC’s mission is to enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to inspire and excite the world. It works to promote the Paralympic values and to create a more inclusive society for people with an impairment through sport.
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