Elite wheelchair athlete Marcel "Swiss Silver Bullet" Hug will look to defend his title at the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here are some of his brightest moments:
Name: Marcel Hug
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Standout Race: Hug is the reigning champion of the Boston Marathon, topping the wheelchair divison and setting a course record of one hour, 18 minutes, four seconds. This is the third year in a row Hug has taken top honor at the Boston Marathon.
More About Marcel Hug: Hug is paralyzed from the waist down due to spina bifida, a condition that prevents an infant's spinal cord from properly developing. Hug's athletic success has hardly suffered, as he has earned victories in six major marathons in 2016 alone, including a gold medal from the Rio Olympics and first place at the last Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
