Biography
Started: He took up the sport one and a half years after his 2001 accident on a farm when a metal bar struck him in the back while he was demolishing a hut. (ots.at, 06 Dec 2017)
Reason: He was introduced to the sport while attending a rehabilitation centre. "I found that it was a nice sport to play." (ots.at, 06 Dec 2017; Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (kurier.at, 30 Sep 2023)
Awards: In 2017 he received the Back to Life award from the Austrian Workers' Compensation Board [AUVA]. (ots.at, 06 Dec 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 16, 1975
Place of ResidenceTEXINGTAL
Languages SpokenGerman
CoachThomas Daxbock [personal]; Oda Kada [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| R32 | Doubles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| R64 | Singles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
Legend
WR - Winner, RU - Runner-up, 3RD - 3rd place, 4TH - 4th place, F - Final, SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, R16 - Round of 16, R32 - Round of 32, R64 - Round of 64, R128 - Round of 128
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