Paralympian Mar Gunnarsson sets personal record before embarking on a concert tour
A post shared by Már (@margunnarsson)Mar Gunnarsson is a busy man. The out Icelandic swimmer just competed in his second Paralympics in Paris, and now he’s readying himself for a concert tour throughout the U.K.
And the best part is, he’s achieving his dreams as his true self. Gunnarsson posted a personal best Sunday in the 100-meter backstroke S11 event, setting an Icelandic record along the way.
Though he finished seventh in the event, the moment was gratifying. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“Today I swam the fastest I’ve ever swam in my life, which so happened to break the Icelandic record and delivered me seventh place in the final,” he posted Monday on Instagram. “Having already quit swimming, started again, moved alone to a new country, started a university degree.
I am proud to be once more among the best.”A post shared by Már (@margunnarsson)Gunnarsson finished fifth in the 100-meter backstroke S11 event in Tokyo, his Paralympic debut.
