Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball at age seven in Langenhagen, Germany. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
Reason: He took up the sport to improve his health. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
Sporting Relatives: His partner Vanessa Erskine has represented the United States of America in wheelchair basketball, winning gold at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 18 Apr 2024; Facebook profile, 02 May 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 9, 1993
Place of ResidenceHANOVER
OccupationStudent
EducationJournalism - University of Hannover, Germany
Languages SpokenEnglish, German
CoachMartin Kluck [club]; Michael Engel [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 8 | Men | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 13 | Men | 2018 | Hamburg, GER | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 4 | Men | 2021 | Madrid, ESP | |
