Guillaume Junior Atangana: From Refugee to World Champion
Guillaume Junior Atangana became the first-ever refugee athlete to win a world title by competing in the men’s 400m T11 final at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
Atangana sprinted to victory in a season-best time of 51.95 seconds, securing a landmark win that symbolises resilience, determination, and the power of sport, guided by Donard Ndim Nyamjua, also a refugee athlete.
His journey to India was made possible through an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) competition grant for refugee athletes.
Atangana's win symbolises resilience, determination, and the power of sport.
Author's summary: Refugee athlete wins world title.