Portrait of Josef Pacher

Josef Pacher

R5
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Biography
Reason: He used to hunt prior to the loss of his left arm in an accident with a conveyor belt. After the accident, he was introduced to the East Tyrolean Disabled Sports Association. "I was immediately enthusiastic." (dolomitenstadt.at, 15 Aug 2023) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (oepc.at, 01 Jan 2024) Additional Info: LIVING IN THE MOMENT He was originally left-handed prior to acquiring his impairment. "I had to relearn everything. Of course, it was a tough pill to swallow at first. But nothing is impossible, I tell myself that every day. The sport helps me, I live in the moment, but only with one hand." (dolomitenstadt.at, 15 Aug 2023; oepc.at, 01 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 8, 1989
Languages SpokenGerman
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
17R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH22022Al Ain, UAE634.1
41R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH22023Lima, PER630.7
42R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH22023Lima, PER595.8
47R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH22022Al Ain, UAE617.3
European Championships
11R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH22024Granada, ESP635.5
14R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH22024Granada, ESP615.0
24R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH22023Rotterdam, NED610.9
24R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH22023Rotterdam, NED627.9
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