Manuela Schär

Manuela Schär is a Swiss professional wheelchair athlete, born on December 5, 1984, in Lucerne, Switzerland. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest wheelchair athletes of all time. Schär began her professional career in 2004 and has achieved numerous victories in major marathon races around the world.

Schär is known for her incredible speed, strength, and determination. She has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, such as the fastest time in the women's wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon.

Off the field, Schär is also recognized for her advocacy work for people with disabilities, making significant contributions to raising awareness and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Schär began wheelchair racing at the age of 14. She started her professional career in 2004 and quickly established herself as a top contender in wheelchair athletics.

Major Marathons

• Schär has been successful in major marathons around the world, including Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo. Her victories include multiple wins at the New York and Berlin Marathons.

Paralympic Games

• Schär has represented Switzerland in multiple Paralympic Games. At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, she won a gold medal in the women's T54 marathon.

Swiss National Team

• Schär made her international debut in 2004.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Gold medalist in the women's T54 marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
• Schär holds the world record for the fastest time in the women's wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon.

• Position: Primarily a marathon racer, but also competes in shorter distance races.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, and endurance. Schär is celebrated for her versatility and determination.

• Advocacy: Schär is an active advocate for people with disabilities and has been involved in various awareness campaigns.

• Manuela Schär is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her advocacy work, determination, and longevity in professional wheelchair racing. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the track, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

World Record in Women's Wheelchair Division of New York City Marathon:

• Record time of 1 hour, 28 minutes, and 17 seconds

Major Marathon Wins:

• Multiple victories in marathons including New York, Berlin, and London

Paralympic Games Success:

• Gold medalist in the women's T54 marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Books

• No books currently available about Manuela Schär's life and career.

Websites

• World Para Athletics: Information about Manuela Schär’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.worldathletics.org
• Paralympic Games: Details about Schär’s achievements at the Paralympic Games. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org

Articles

• BBC Sport: Manuela Schär: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport
• The Guardian: Manuela Schär’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/nov/01/manuela-schar-wins-new-york-city-virtual-marathon

Interviews

• Various interviews and features on Manuela Schär, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org