Para-athlete from VfB: How Niko Kappel struggles his way to World Championship gold.
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Niko Kappel Triumphs at Para Athletics World ChampionshipThe VfB Stuttgart shot putter wins his third world title with 13.34m despite elbow pain and missing over 800 training throws.
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- Niko Kappel carried Germany’s flag at the Para World Athletics opening ceremony in New Delhi while his right elbow was heavily bandaged.
- The athlete secured his third world championship in the F41 class with a throw of 13.34 meters despite physical challenges.
- Elbow issues since June hampered Kappel’s training and will likely require surgery after the competition.
- He expressed gratitude to his medical and therapy team for enabling him to compete despite significant pain and setbacks.
Everything hurts. My elbow, my fingers, everything. But I don't care right now. Today it was about the title. And I won it. That's why I'm extremely relieved.— Niko Kappel after the competition about his pain and winning the title.
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