In the crucible of international competition at the New Delhi World Para Athletics Championships 2025, American Paralympic champion Ezra Frech experienced the stark duality of elite sport. The 20-year-old athlete secured a silver medal in the men’s high jump T63 with a season-best leap of 1.85 meters, a formidable performance that was nonetheless met with a measure of personal heartbreak as India’s Shailesh Kumar did one better to clinch gold with a championship record of 1.91m.

Frech’s week was a testament to consistency and resilience, as he also powered through to achieve fifth-place finishes in both the long jump, with a mark of 6.98m, and the 100-meter sprint. Reflecting on the high jump result, Frech shared an emotional message, stating it was “a heartbreaking night” where “small

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