Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Kashafali Breaks Record, Wins Gold at Para Athletics
Salum Ageze Kashafali, originally from Congo and now representing Norway, overcame many obstacles, including civil war and vision loss due to Stargardt's disease.
He sought refuge and opportunity in Norway at the age of 10.
Despite facing racism, he persevered, turning to para-athletics after his diagnosis.
Now, he has won gold and set a world record in the 100m T12 at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
His story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams, showing that determination and hard work can lead to remarkable achievements, and he has found positive energy in India, where the people remind him of home.
Salum Ageze Kashafali won gold and set a world record at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
He completed the men's 100m T12 in 10.42 seconds.
Kashafali previously won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics.
He was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and sought refuge in Norway.
Kashafali was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease at age 22.
- Who
- Salum Ageze Kashafali
- What
- Won gold and set a world record in the men's 100m T12 at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
- When
- Recently, during the 2025 championships.
- Where
- At the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
- Why
- To achieve his goal of winning the race.
- Athlete
- Salum Ageze Kashafali
- Nationality
- Norwegian (born in Congo)
- Event
- Men's 100m T12
- Winning Time
- 10.42 seconds (World Record)
- Classification
- T12 (visual impairment)
- Previous Titles
- Tokyo Paralympics Champion, 2025 World Champion
- Vision Condition
- Stargardt disease
