Levi Vloet Makes History with Paralympic Silver in 200 Meters

Levi Vloet Shines at Paralympic Games

Para-athlete Levi Vloet impressed the world by securing silver in the T64 category for the 200 meters at the Paralympic Games in Paris. This achievement comes after a challenging year marked by a hamstring injury in the spring and a COVID-19 infection in the fall. At the Stade de France, Vloet redeemed the difficult experiences with a near-perfect race.

Understanding Classifications in Para-athletics

The classifications for para-athletics are represented by a letter and a two-digit number, where the letter indicates 'T' for track events or 'F' for field events. The first digit designates the type of event, and the second number specifies the athlete's specific disability; a lower number indicates greater limitations. For instance, T/F40-41 includes athletes with dwarfism, while T42-44 pertains to those with leg amputations or dysfunctions.

Vloet’s Remarkable Season

The 28-year-old from Boxmeer, who runs with a blade following leg amputation, finished third in a Dutch record time of 22.47 seconds. Due to the disqualification of German athlete Felix Streng—who won silver in Tokyo but stepped out of bounds in the Paris final—Vloet ascended to second place. He had previously finished seventh at the Tokyo Games.

• Medal Count: Silver in the 200 meters
• Time: 22.47 seconds
• Race Conditions: Near-perfect performance

Outstanding Competitors

Sherman Isidro Guity Guity retained his Paralympic title, finishing in 21.32 seconds, which is also a personal record. The 27-year-old from Costa Rica had previously won gold in the 100 meters in Paris.