As the Wings for Life World Run draws closer, ETL GLOBAL is gearing up to make a meaningful impact in its first year of participation. In preparation for race day on May 4th, ETL GLOBAL is honoured to receive a special message from Marc Herremans, a professional wheelchair athlete and the director of the wheelchair division of Wings for Life, who wishes good luck to the ETL GLOBAL team and encourages participants to give their best in this event
Marc Herremans: A Story of Resilience and Determination
Marc Herremans quickly made a name for himself in the world of triathlons. After just three years of training, he finished 4th in the Ironman of Australia, securing a spot at the 2001 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. In this gruelling race, known as one of the toughest triathlons in the world, he placed 6th, a remarkable achievement given his limited experience. He was widely regarded as a rising talent, expected to fight for a podium finish the following year. However, in early 2002, a devastating cycling accident left him paralysed from the stomach down.
Refusing to let his circumstances define him, he returned to the Ironman of Hawaii just ten months later, this time in a wheelchair. In 2006, he made history as the first wheelchair athlete to cross the finish line of this race, proving that his athletic talent remained as strong as ever. Off the racecourse, he founded ‘To Walk Again,’ a foundation dedicated to helping people with disabilities through sports and spinal cord research. Today, he continues his mission as the Sports Director of the Wheelchair division for Wings for Life, inspiring others to push past their limits.
Watch the teaser for ‘To Walk Again’, a documentary about Marc Herremans, and learn more about his inspiring journey of resilience and determination.
As race day approaches, ETL GLOBAL has set a collective goal: to cover 5,810 km—the distance between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Tallinn, the two farthest points of ETL GLOBAL’s presence in Europe.
Help us to reach this goal and join the ETL GLOBAL team: register and be part of the challenge!
Join the Wings for Life World Run 2025 with ETL GLOBAL
Event Date: 4th May 2025 at 12:00 GMT.
How to Join:
- Access the Wings for Life World Run website and download the app.
- Register and pay the participation fee (100% goes to spinal cord research).
- Join the group “ETL GLOBAL Wings & Friends” after registration.
Where to Run: Anywhere you like! Participate in a Flagship Run or use the app to run in your favourite park.
