Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 24 in Edelsbach bei Feldbach, Austria. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: He took up Para cycling after he was unable to continue competing in motocross due to an injury sustained in the sport that resulted in his impairment. "I needed something for my energy as I came from motor sport. I love sport." (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024, 20 Aug 2021, 10 Sep 2016)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Awards: He was named Austrian Para Athlete of the Year for 2023. (Austrian Paralympic Committee Facebook page, 15 Oct 2023; radsportverband.at, 12 Oct 2023)
He was named Male Para Cyclist of the Year for 2022 in Austria. (radsportverband.at, 10 Mar 2023; Austrian Paralympic Committee Facebook page, 11 Mar 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 12, 1981
Place of ResidenceEDELSBACH BEI FELDBACH
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
Languages SpokenEnglish, German
CoachChristoph Peprinicek, AUT
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | H4 Road Race | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | H1-5 Team Relay | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 7 | H4 Road Race | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 9 | H1-5 Team Relay | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 2 | H4 Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 2 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 2 | H4 Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 2 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 3 | H4 Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 3 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 3 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| 3 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 4 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 4 | H4 Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 4 | H4 Road Race | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| 5 | H4 Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 6 | H1-5 Team Relay | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 8 | H1-5 Team Relay | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 12 | H4 Road Race | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| DNF | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
