Niko Kappel vs. Mathias Mester: Die Turn-Challenge | SWR Sport

They're Paralympic stars, best buddies, and never shy away from a challenge: Niko Kappel and Mathias Mester compete against each other in gymnastics. Who will come out on top in the gym? They're just 140 cm tall, but in their respective sports, they're the best: Niko Kappel, Paralympic gold medalist in shot put, and Mathias Mester, two-time Para World Champion in javelin. They jokingly call themselves "the two half-grown guys." But they don't do things by halves, not even in sports they're unfamiliar with. The most important thing is that the challenge is a good fit and that they have a lot of fun. They're also facing off in the gym, coached by gymnastics star Elisabeth Seitz. Does Niko Kappel have the better floor skills? Or will Mathias Mester win the challenge in the foam pit? +++ The Half-Big Guys +++ Niko Kappel vs. Mathias Mester. Two Paralympic stars face off in epic duels for internal supremacy among the "Halbstarken" (a German youth TV show). Whether it's BMX, golf, or gymnastics – Niko Kappel and Mathias Mester give it their all in the challenges to claim victory. Who has the greater stamina? Who has the better technique? "Die Halbstarken" delivers sport and top-notch entertainment. More from SWR Sport can be found here: SWR Sport on the web: https://www.swr.de/sport SWR Sport on Facebook:   / swrsport   SWR Sport on Instagram:   / swrsport   SWR Sport on Twitter:   / swrsport