PARIS − Twenty-one-year-old sprinter Korban Best from Southlake, Texas, officially became a made man in the Paralympic world inside the Stade de France Friday night. In his Paralympic debut, he recorded a personal-best-time of 10.75 seconds in the T47 100-meter dash.
Best showcased his exceptional speed and personality on the track and will be going home with a silver medal.
Best’s journey to Paralympic glory has been long in the making. Born with ulnar dysplasia in his right arm, he discovered a passion for running and soon realized he had a gift. His dedication and hard work have paid off, as he has become an up-and-coming star for the U.S. Paralympics track and field team.
Best has been known to dance before his races and his goofy personality combined with his jittery quickness and small frame has earned him the nickname ‘Baby Bro’ by his teammates.
“I’m everyone’s little bro,” Best said. “I’m the annoying little brother. I’m always poking fun at people, making jokes, dancing when I’m not supposed to or giving coach a whole bunch of junk, but that’s just me being light hearted and fun and bringing the energy to practice everyday.”