Supporting their dreams
Place of birth
Switzerland
Date of birth
December 5, 1984
Reason for starting wheelchair racing
I ran a lot even before I had my accident. I began to devote myself to wheelchair racing soon after I started.
Highlights of wheelchair racing
The combination of power, endurance, and technique.
2023
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 2nd
New York City Marathon: 2nd
Chicago Marathon: 4th
London Marathon: 2nd
Tokyo Marathon: 1st
Berlin Marathon: 3rd
2022
New York City Marathon: 2nd
Berlin Marathon: 2nd
Boston Marathon: 1st
2021
New York City Marathon: 3rd
London Marathon: 1st
Berlin Marathon: 1st
2020
Tokyo 2020
-5,000m: 2nd
-800m: 1st
2019
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 1st（in a world record of 1:35:42）
New York City Marathon: 1st
Chicago Marathon: 1st
Berlin Maratoh: 1st
London Marathon: 1st
Boston Marathon: 1st
Place of birth
United States
Date of birth
May 16, 1991
Reason for starting wheelchair racing
I learned about wheelchair racing through a Shriners Children’s Hospital para sport expo.
Highlights of wheelchair racing
Getting to learn and apply what you learn.
2023
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 3rd
New York City Marathon: 3rd
Chicago Marathon: 2nd
London Marathon: 4th
Boston Marathon: 1st
Berlin Marathon: 4th
2022
Oita Marathon: 2nd
New York City Marathon: 1st
Chicago Marathon: 1st
London Marathon: 2nd
Berlin Marathon: 3rd
Daniela Jutzeler Memorial 2022
-1,500m: 1st
-5,000m: 1st（in a world record of 10:38:46）
Boston Marathon: 2nd
2020
Tokyo 2020
-5,000m: 1st
-800m: 3rd
2019
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 3rd
New York City Marathon: 3rd
Tokyo Marathon: 3rd
Place of birth
South Africa
Date of birth
April 4, 1973
Reason for starting wheelchair racing
I first got involved in track and field as a child at school, and I have been obsessed with sports since then.
Highlights of wheelchair racing
The strategic battles that take place during road races, and the latest technologies.
2021
New York City Half Marathon: 5th
2019
Tokyo Marathon: 3rd
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 5th
New York City Half Marathon: 2nd
Chicago Marathon: 3rd
Berlin Marathon: 5th
Boston Marathon: 5th
Place of birth
Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Date of birth
March 11, 1984
Reason for starting wheelchair racing
I saw a wheelchair marathon on television, and was attracted by the sense of speed.
Highlights of wheelchair racing
The feeling of speed you get when completing 42.195 kilometers in 1 hour 20 minutes.
2023
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 10th
Berlin Marathon: 10th
2022
Boston Marathon: 9th
Tokyo Marathon: 3rd
2021
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 3rd
2020
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon: 4th
2019
London Marathon (World Championships): 8th
Seoul Marathon: 3rd
Berlin Marathon: 4th
| Date | Tournament | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 |
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon Location: Oita, Japan |
2nd: Manuela Schär 3rd: Susannah Scaroni |
10th: Hiroki Nishida |
| November 6, 2023 |
New York City Marathon Location: New York, United States |
2nd: Manuela Schär 3rd: Susannah Scaroni |
- |
| October 8, 2023 |
Chicago Marathon Location: Chicago, United States |
2nd: Susannah Scaroni 4th: Manuela Schär |
- |
| September 24, 2023 |
Berlin Marathon Location: Berlin, Germany |
3rd: Manuela Schär 4th: Susannah Scaroni |
10th: Hiroki Nishida |
| April 23, 2023 |
London Marathon Location: London, United Kingdom |
2nd: Manuela Schär 4th: Susannah Scaroni |
- |
| April 16, 2023 | Boston Marathon Location: Boston, United States |
1st: Susannah Scaroni |
- |
| March 5, 2023 | Tokyo Marathon Location: Tokyo, Japan |
1st: Manuela Schär | - |
Boston Marathon Post-race comments
Susannah Scaroni
Boston Marathon was a good course for me because I feel strong on hills, especially uphills. The conditions made it a little extra challenging with the rain on the big uphills in the latter part of the course, but I’m grateful to have had a strong race and I felt very good in my Honda racer!
Photo credit: Boston Marathon
Tokyo Marathon Post-race comments
Manuela Schär
I am grateful for Honda support not only inventing the best racing chair that I always wanted and finally got, but also their support during the race. It's great to be a part of Honda family. I feel really honored.
Thank you so much!
