Maximilian Jäger (born 3 January 2000) is a German Para-cyclist. He represented Germany at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Career.
In January 2021, Jäger was reclassified from T1 to T2.
In August 2023, Jäger competed at the 2023 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won a gold medal in the time trial T2 event, and a bronze medal in the road race T2 event. He was subsequently named the Junior Para Athlete of the Year by Sporthilfe.
In September 2024, Jäger represented Germany at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and finished in fourth place in the road race T1–2, and eighth place in the time trial T1–2. Weeks later, he then competed at the 2024 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won a silver medal in the road race T2 event, finishing two seconds behind gold medalist Dennis Connors.
Personal life.
Jäger suffered a parental stroke and has been paralyzed on the left side of his body since birth.