With the IPC Athletics World Championships scheduled to start this Friday, Wikinews interviewed Spanish T12 classified long distance runner Alberto Suárez Laso at Madrid–Barajas Airport Monday before he departed for Lyon, France. Suárez is scheduled to compete in two events, the T12 5,000 meters and marathon events.
((Wikinews))  Hi this is Laura Hale. I'm interviewing Alberto Suárez, who is a visually-impaired runner competing for Spain in the IPC World Championships. What events are you doing? 
((WN))   You have a World Record? Are you going to smash it and give Spain a gold medal? 
((WN))  Ah. You finished second in London [the 2012 Summer Paralympics]? 
((WN))  The injury has impacted you training? 
((WN))   So, as someone who writes from an international perspective,  do you think Spain's got all that stuff to help you properly? The medical support, stuff to help you recuperate and be a great runner?
((WN))  Do you run with a guide?
((WN))  Okay, so are you T-13?
((WN))   Oh. So it's optional for a guy at T-12?
((WN))  So is your preference to run without a guide?
((WN))  Do most of your competitors run with guides? 
((WN))   Is there anything you would like to say about this competition coming up that people from an international sporting community would find valuable to know?
((WN))   Okay. Thank you very much! 

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Wikinews interviews Spanish Paralympic track and field athlete Alberto Suárez Laso