St Dennis France Jay Dan Blackwell showcased his remarkable Talent at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by setting a new world record in the 100 met t38 final the young athlete from Oak Park Michigan kept his composure Before the Race focusing on his strategy and mindset just push out do you get out run you got this Blackwell recall telling himself just don't worry about it don't worry about anything else except you yourself and what you got in front of you despite feeling slow at the start of the race and doubting if he could match the world record Pace he set earlier this summer at the US paralympic track and field trials Blackwell surprised Everyone by running even faster he crossed the Finish Line in 10.64% the perfect race Blackwell said I was really just focused on what I needed to do get out and get to the line as fast as possible I'm just really glad that I can be able to do the things that I can do this paralympic games marks a debut for both Blackwell and Medrano who have developed a close friendship that extends beyond the track they train together and share a healthy competitive spirit that pushes both athletes to improve having Jade and running like lightning that's helped me push myself that much faster Medrano said I want to eventually catch him he's a 10. 64 so I'm going to have to train a lot slim down because I'm at 210 lb right now but having them on the team has really pushed me to develop as best as I can both Blackwell and Medrano are set to compete again in the 400 MERS with the final scheduled for Tuesday Blackwell is determined to claim another gold while Medrano aims to challenge his teammates dominance Blackwell's rigorous training regime including repeated 600 met runs to build stamina has prepared him well for the upcoming event I don't like to think about everything all at once because it could cloud people's minds Blackwell said I just take it one step at a time take it slow then when I'm done with that just move on to the next