It is often said that they are the eyes of blind athletes. In athletics, guides are literally at their side to guide them and give them instructions. A role that goes beyond the sporting aspect because on a daily basis, trust must be extreme between the athlete and his guide. Thomas Verro is a coach, but also the long jump guide of athlete Delya Boulaghlem.
![French Paralympic athlete Delya Boulaghlem, competing in sprint and long jump, takes part in a training session with her coach and guide Thomas Verro for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on May 7, 2024 in Lyon.](https://earthpressnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Paralympic-Games-between-the-blind-athlete-and-his-guide-a.jpg)