Guest Blog: Kare Adenegan, GB Paralympian

I had an incredible few weeks in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Prior to the games, the GB athletics team attended holding camp in Saint Germain. At the holding camp the focus was on final preparations and recovery. I was there for a week and got to train alongside my teammates which was really fun as this is a rare occurrence. The holding camp was a relaxed environment to get our minds and bodies ready for competition.

After the holding camp, I travelled to the Paralympic village which initially was quite overwhelming. The village was like a normal village with shops, cafes, laundrettes and other facilities. I soon settled and began to enjoy the experience of being surrounded by athletes.

My favourite part of competing at the Paralympic Games is connecting with athletes from a variety of sports and nations. It is so inspiring and shows how sport brings us together.

My first race was the T34 100m. I raced in the heat in the morning session and then the final that same evening.
I won my heat which was a positive start to the day. It was amazing to race in front of a packed stadium with over 40,000 people in attendance.

After the heat, I returned to the village to rest and refuel for the final. My heart raced as I entered the Stade de France for the final, but I managed to hold my nerve and win a silver medal.

I felt so happy to win another Paralympic medal but had to keep my focus for my second race the 800m which occurred six days later.

The gap in-between races meant that I could cheer on my teammates and enjoy exploring the village.
Free Costa coffee and treats from the Michelin star food truck were exciting additions.

Eventually, I was out on the track again for the 800m. The race was a straight final and my focus was on staying relaxed and pushing with power which resulted in another silver medal. The race was intense, and I was very relieved to finish competing after almost three weeks in France.

Once I finished the race, it suddenly occurred to me that I’d now won seven Paralympic medals since my first at the Rio 2016 games at the age of 15.

I have received support from Elite Therapy since the beginning of my Paralympic career. I am very grateful for the help of Nic and the rest of the team over the years. Through this support my body has successfully endured several years of intense training and competition!

Best wishes
Kare