Para-Athletes Using Össur Technology Dominate in Tokyo

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During the Tokyo Paralympic Games, athletes using Össur's prosthetics achieved remarkable success, winning 28 medals, including four World Records and three Paralympic Records. Athletes equipped with the iconic carbon fiber Cheetah blades dominated events such as Long Jump and sprints, with notable performances in the Men's and Women's T62/T64 categories. Gold medalist Fleur Jong of The Netherlands and Ntando Mahlangu of South Africa set new World Records. Össur's technologies were pivotal in enhancing athletic performance, showcasing the brand's strong reputation in the realm of adaptive sports.

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• Össur athletes won 28 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, including 4 World Records and 3 Paralympic Records.
• Dominance in key events like Long Jump and sprints highlighted Össur's prosthetics effectiveness.
• Össur's Cheetah blades were the prosthetic choice for numerous medal-winning athletes.

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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A global team of para-athletes who wear Össur's renowned prosthetics won 28 medals and set new World and Paralympic Records during the recent 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, the company announced today.  Competitors using the company's iconic carbon fiber Cheetah sports blades, easily identified by their yellow stripe, dominated several categories of competition, particularly Athletics.

Athletes wearing Össur technologies competed in numerous events including Long Jump, Sprinting, Discus Throw, Triathlon and Cycling and the Össur Cheetah blades had an especially remarkable showing in Athletics. The majority of competitors in the women's and men's T62/T64 Long Jump, and 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, were wearing the company's iconic carbon fiber Cheetah sports blades.

Össur athletes set four new World Records and three new Paralympic records, including a complete sweep of the Women's T62-64 Long Jump, led by gold medalist Fleur Jong of The Netherlands, who also set a new World Record in the event. Marie-Amélie Le Fleur from France won the silver medal and Marlene van Gansewinkel, also from The Netherlands, won the bronze medal. Marlene also set two new Paralympic Records while winning gold in both the T64 100m and 200m events. 

Össur athletes also swept the Men's T61 200m, led by gold medalist Ntando Mahlangu of South Africa, followed by the UK's Richard Whitehead. Ntando also set a new World Record and took gold in T61/T63 Long Jump. Germany's Markus Rehm continued his winning streak in T64 Long Jump, winning his fourth consecutive gold medal and leading a total sweep by Össur athletes in that category.

In Cycling, Jody Cundy marked his seventh consecutive Paralympic Games by setting a new World Record and taking gold as a member of Great Britain's Team Sprint Cycling, as well as a silver in the individual 1km Time Trial. In Wheelchair Fencing, Italy's Bebe Vio successfully defending her gold medal in the Foil B individual event and earned an additional silver medal as a member of Italy's Foil B Team.

"We congratulate all of the athletes who competed at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, and we are beaming with pride for our amazing team of Össur athletes. This was an extraordinary time for sport, and the athletes who participated not only overcame the postponement of the Games, but also the considerable challenges of competing during a global pandemic. Their determination and resilience rose to new heights this year and we saw incredible performances.  Össur's technologies, including our world-renowned Cheetah blades, remain the prostheses of choice for world-class athletes," said Jon Sigurdsson, Össur's President and CEO.  If Össur athletes were counted as a country, Sigurdsson added, Össur's gold medal wins would have ranked it as 13^th overall among all 162 participating nations. 

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Edda H. Geirsdottir
VP Corporate Communications & PR
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FAQ

What achievements did Össur athletes accomplish at the Tokyo Paralympics?

Össur athletes won 28 medals, including 4 World Records and 3 Paralympic Records, showcasing their dominance.

Which events did Össur's Cheetah blades excel in during the Tokyo Paralympics?

Össur's Cheetah blades were particularly effective in the Long Jump and various sprint events.

Who were the notable medalists using Össur technology at the Tokyo Paralympics?

Notable medalists included Fleur Jong, Ntando Mahlangu, and Markus Rehm, each setting new records.

What impact did Össur's prosthetics have on athlete performance at the Tokyo Paralympics?

Össur's prosthetics significantly enhanced athlete performance, contributing to numerous record-breaking achievements.

How did Össur's athletes rank compared to countries at the Tokyo Paralympics?

If counted as a country, Össur's athletes would have ranked 13th overall in gold medal wins among 162 nations.