Pongsakorn Paeyo (Thai: พงศกร แปยอ, RTGSPhongsakon Paeyo, pronounced [pʰōŋ.sā.kɔ̄ːn pɛ̄ː.jɔ̄ː]; born 1 December 1996) is a Thai wheelchair racer in the T53 classification. Paeyo represented Thailand at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Pongsakorn Paeyo
Personal information
Native nameพงศกร แปยอ
NicknameKorn
Born (1996-12-01) 1 December 1996 (age 27)
Khon Kaen, Thailand[1]
Sport
DisabilityPolio from birth
Disability classT53
Coached bySuphot Phengphum
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2016
2020
2024
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Paralympic Games 6 4 0
World Championships 3 6 4
Asian Para Games 6 1 0
ASEAN Para Games 6 0 0
Men's paralympic athletics
Representing  Thailand
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 800 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 100 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 800 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 400 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 100 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 4 x 400 m T53-54
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 100 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 800 m T53
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris 100 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris 400 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha 200 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha 4 x 400 m T53-54
Silver medal – second place 2017 London 200 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2017 London 400 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2019 Dubai 800 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2023 Paris 800 m T53
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Doha 400 m T53
Bronze medal – third place 2017 London 100 m T53
Bronze medal – third place 2017 London 800 m T53
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Dubai 100 m T53
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta 100 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta 200 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta 800 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou 800 m T53
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou 100 m T53
ASEAN Para Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Singapore 100 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2015 Singapore 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2015 Singapore 800 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2017 Kuala Lumpur 100 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2017 Kuala Lumpur 400 m T53
Gold medal – first place 2017 Kuala Lumpur 800 m T53

Career

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At the 2016 Paralympic games in Rio, he won two gold medals in the 400 metres and 800 metres event and two silver medals in the 100 metres and 4×400 relay event.[1] In August 2021, Paeyo set the new world record at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in the 400 metres event and claimed his third Paralympic gold medal.[2]

Major results

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Year Venue Events Heat Final Rank
Time Rank Time Rank
Paralympic Games
2020   Tokyo, Japan 100 m T53 14.30 PR 1 Q 14.20 PR 1  
400 m T53 47.31 PR 1 Q 46.61 WR 1  
800 m T53 1:40.28 1 Q 1:36.07 PR 1  
2016   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 100 m T53 14.56 PR 1 Q 14.80 2  
400 m T53 48.38 1 Q 47.91 1  
800 m T53 1:37.45 1 Q 1:40.78 1  
4 × 400 m T53-54 3:08.37 1 Q 3:07.73 2  
World Championships
2023   Paris, France 100 m T53 14.84 2 Q 14.51 1  
400 m T53 47.51 CR 1 Q 46.11 WR 1  
800 m T53 1:34.39 2  
2019   Dubai, United Arab Emirates 100 m T53 14.52 1 Q 14.97 3  
400 m T53 48.24 1 Q 48.08 1  
800 m T53 1:39.75 1 Q 1:40.72 2  
2017   London, United Kingdom 100 m T53 14.99 1 Q 14.88 3  
200 m T53 25.88 1 Q 25.29 =CR 2  
400 m T53 49.18 1 Q 47.97 2  
800 m T53 1:46.54 3 Q 1:42.07 3  
2015   Doha, Qatar 100 m T53 15.71 3 Q 16.22 7 7
200 m T53 26.96 2 Q 26.97 2  
400 m T53 51.51 2 Q 50.42 3  
800 m T53 1:47.90 2 Q 1:44.35 4 6
4 × 400 m T53-54 3.12.22 NR 2  

Source: [3][4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kingdom shine as racers claim golds". Bangkok Post. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Pongsakorn wins first gold for Thais". Bangkok Post. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ^ "IPC Athletics World Championships Doha 2015 Official Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  4. ^ "World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 Official Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Dubai 2019 World Para Athletics World Championships Official Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Results Book Paris 2023 Para Athletics World Championships" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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