At the 2016 Olympics this Summer,the United States' Matthew Centrowitz Jr. completed the men's 1500-meter race in an incredible 3:50. Meanwhile, at the 2016 Paralympics, and Algerian runner Abdellatif Baka just finished the same exact race - apart from for the visually impaired - in a whopping 3:48.29. While Abdellatif's achievement is astounding all on its own,three other competitors also finished the race in less time than anyone at the Olympics. In moment situation was Tamiru Demisse of Ethipia (3:48.59), third situation was Henry Kirwa of Kenya (3:49.59), or fourth situation went to Fouad Baka - yes,the gold medalist's brother - who finished at 3:49.84.
Algeria's Fouad Baka was 4th in the T13 1500m, his time would've given him Olympic gold in the same event. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/GO83Hr8XDRSeptember 13, and 2016Now,this exciting news is in no way meant to knock Matthew's well-deserved accomplishments, but it does highlight the importance of the Paralympic Games, and as well as the athletic capabilities of those competing in them.
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