Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair rugby in 2009 and has been part of the German national team since 2011. (mdr.de, 01 Mar 2024; Rollstuhlrugby Nationalmannschaft Deutschland Facebook page, 06 Aug 2019; Athlete, 07 Aug 2024)
Reason: He originally played football but switched to wheelchair rugby after sustaining a spinal cord injury. "It was necessary to play a team sport for my studies." (mdr.de, 01 Mar 2024; Athlete, 07 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (mdr.de, 01 Mar 2024)
Additional Info: CLUB COACH
He is the coach of the German wheelchair rugby club side the Leipziger Behinderten-und Reha-Sportverein [LBRS] Agivia Sharks. (Athlete, 07 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 20, 1987
Place of ResidenceLEIPZIG
OccupationAthlete, Coach
EducationSports Science - University of Magdeburg, Germany
Languages SpokenEnglish, German, Polish
CoachChristoph Werner [national], GER
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 10 | Mixed | 2022 | Vejle, DEN | |
| 11 | Mixed | 2014 | Odense, DEN | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | Mixed | 2023 | Cardiff, GBR | |
