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Double Paralympic Champion Gerard Descarrega Returns to Competition After Two-Year Injury

The 31-year-old athlete from Reus will reappear in a 200-meter race in Carmona (Seville) this Saturday, February 7, following a severe Achilles tendon rupture.

Generic image of a visually impaired Paralympic athlete running on a track with a guide.
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Generic image of a visually impaired Paralympic athlete running on a track with a guide.

Gerard Descarrega, the double Paralympic champion from Reus in the totally blind category, is set to return to competition this Saturday, February 7, in Carmona (Seville) after two years sidelined due to a serious Achilles tendon injury.

The 31-year-old sprinter suffered the rupture of his Achilles tendon and right calf on February 3, 2024, while attempting to secure the minimum qualifying mark for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The injury required two surgeries at the Cemtro Clinic in Madrid, preventing him from defending his titles.
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"After two operations and a lot of suffering, it seems the ordeal has come to an end. I hadn't touched a starting block in two years, and I was surprised how comfortable I felt; muscle memory is amazing."

Gerard Descarrega · Paralympic Athlete
Descarrega, who represents UCAM Murcia, will make his comeback in a 200-meter race, running alongside his guide José Marvi. This event marks the beginning of his journey to regain the form that earned him gold in the 400 meters T11 at both the Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Gerard Descarrega has become a role model for resilience and the fight for inclusion for people with disabilities. His story inspires young athletes to pursue their dreams and advocate for equal opportunities in sports globally.

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