Biography
Started: She took up Para athletics in 2006. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Awards: In 2017 she was presented with the Verdienstorden des Landes Brandenburg [Order of Merit of the state of Brandenburg, Germany], the highest honour awarded in the state. (stadtsportbund-cottbus.de, 20 Jun 2017)
In 2009 she was named Elite Sports Student of the Year in Cottbus, Germany. (frances-herrmann.de, 2009)
In 2009 she was included in the Golden Book of Lubbenau and Cottbus. (frances-herrmann.de, 2009)
She was named the 2008 Sportswoman of the Year in Cottbus, Germany. (sportschule-cottbus.de, 28 Jan 2009)
In 2008 she was presented with the Silberne Lorbeerblatt [Silver Laurel Leaf] in Germany. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2011)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has served as a pedagogical coordinator in Para sport for the Brandenburg Prevention and Rehabilitation Sports Association [BPRS] in Cottbus, Germany. She has also served as head of the young people's section of the BPRS. (bsbrandenburg.de, 01 Jan 2023; teamdeutschland-paralympics.de, 14 Oct 2020; bsbrandenburg.de, 05 Feb 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 22, 1989
Place of ResidenceCOTTBUS
OccupationAthlete
EducationSocial Work Studies - Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany
Languages SpokenGerman, English
CoachRalf Paulo [club]; Marion Peters [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F34 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 17.72 |
| 2 | Women's Discus Throw F32-34/51-53 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 21.19 |
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F34 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 18.16 |
| 5 | Women's Javelin Throw F33-34/52-53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 18.62 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F34 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 6.64 |
| 7 | Women's Javelin Throw F33-34/52-53 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 13.83 |
| 8 | Women's Shot Put F32/33/34 | 2012 | London, GBR | 7.36 |
| 10 | Women's Shot Put F32-34/52-53 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 6.90 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F34 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 17.74 |
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F34 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 16.82 |
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F34 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 15.47 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F34 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 6.82 |
| 5 | Women's Javelin Throw F33-34/52-53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 16.40 |
| 6 | Women's Javelin Throw F33/34 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 18.40 |
| 8 | Women's Shot Put F32/33/34 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 7.58 |
| 8 | Women's Shot Put F32/33/34 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 7.06 |
