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Houston Paralympian Marc Baer reflects on qualifying and competing at Paris
Summary
Marc Baer, a Houston paratriathlete, described training since 2012, the multi‑year qualification process for Paris, and race-day delays tied to water quality before his event proceeded.
Houstonian Marc Baer spoke on City Pulse about his journey to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and the challenges of qualifying for paratriathlon.
Baer said he has trained since 2012 and described the multi‑year qualification process, which requires maintaining world ranking and competing in multiple events. He recounted delays at the Paris swim course because officials paused competition while monitoring water quality; after a one‑day delay the paratriathlon resumed and Baer described the race as ‘‘a lot of fun.’’
Baer spoke about returning home to family after the Games and about local nonprofit Catapult, which supports athletes with disabilities in Houston. The segment focused on the athlete's personal experience rather than policy or funding issues.
