Oney Tapia returns to dominate the world championship discus throw and has decided to do so during the second day of the Paralympic Athletics World Championships underway in Kobe (Japan).
After highlighting himself to Maceratathe 48 year old from Under Mt he won the gold medal, thus improving his fourth place in the shot put and the silver obtained in Dubai in 2019.
The standard bearer of the Fiamme Azzurre had to compete against the Iranian Mahdi Oladthe only one able to overcome the 42 meter wall thanks to the second attempt.
This triggered Tapia who on the third shot launched his tool to 42.76 meters thus resisting the response of the Asian who stopped at 42.36 meters, while the Australian came in third place Bil Marinkovic who achieved bronze with a shot of 37.82 meters.
“After finishing fourth in the weight class, I knew I could compete in the discus which is my specialty. I had high hopes and I’m really happy that the work done led to such a beautiful result. To be honest I was tense, because after a long time without throwing I knew I was playing for a Paralympic slot, but in the end I told myself that today was my day and I shouldn’t let this moment slip away. – explained Tapia after the race -. I know there is still room for improvement, but it takes time. Results never come immediately, everything comes in its own time and here we are sowing the fruits that we can then reap. Now for Paris we have to work with our heads down and iron out the imperfections so as to arrive calm and ready to fight because it won’t be easy. The level has risen a lot and I certainly can’t be less. For this result I want to thank those who follow me and work with me, starting from my coaches and technicians with whom we are also brothers and friends, Fispes and the Fiamme Azzurre. Thanks and a special greeting also to all the Japanese fans, for this great welcome and enormous support. Arigatō Gozaimasu!”.
