Léon Schäfer

Who are you and what do you do?
I am Léon Schäfer, a German para-athlete in the 100m sprint and long jump disciplines.

What does your typical daily routine look like?
The day starts with breakfast, training, lunch & regeneration. This is followed by duties such as emails, university things, etc. To balance things out, I listen to a lot of music, hang out with friends and at the end we have a hearty dinner.

What was the best moment in your career so far?
My gold medal at the 2017 World Championships in London with the 4x100m relay.

What is important to you in your diet?
I try to eat as balanced and varied a diet as possible. So that I can provide my body with the energy it needs.

Sport plays a big role in your life. What do you do in your free time?
Mostly music and a lot of Netflix.

"You can recognize me from afar...?"
"...my casual walk."

"If I wasn't an athlete, then I would have...?"
" ...probably become a bodybuilder."