Biography
Started: He took up Para cycling in 2012 and began competing at national level in 2013. (teamdeutschland-paralympics.de, 16 Jan 2024; Athlete, 22 Aug 2021; matthiasschindler.de, 26 Sep 2019)
Reason: Doctors encouraged him to take up cycling as a form of rehabilitation. "At the end of 2012 I contacted the Bavarian Disabled Sports Association and in 2013 I had my first national races in Para cycling." (matthiasschindler.de, 26 Sep 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 17 Jan 2024)
Awards: In 2021 he received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt [Silver Laurel Leaf], the highest sports award in Germany. (Instagram profile, 08 Nov 2021)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He works for the Bavarian State Police in Germany. (LinkedIn profile, 10 Jan 2024; Athlete, 22 Aug 2021; matthiasschindler.de, 26 Sep 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 28, 1982
Place of ResidenceNUREMBERG
OccupationAthlete, Coach, Police Officer, Public Speaker
EducationNutrition
Languages SpokenEnglish, German
CoachGregor Lang [national]; Hendrik Werner, GER
Highlights
PARA CYCLING
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 13 | C1-3 Road Race | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 1 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 2 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 2 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 2 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 5 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 8 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 9 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 10 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 10 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 10 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 12 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 14 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 15 | C3 Individual Time Trial | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 18 | Men's C3 - Road Race | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships | ||||
| 7 | Men's C3 - Scratch Race | 2016 | Montichiari, ITA | |
PARA CYCLING - TRACK
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships | ||||
| 10 | C3 3000m Individual Pursuit | 2018 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 10 | C1-5 750m Team Sprint | 2016 | Montichiari, ITA | |
| 10 | Men's C3 - 1000m Time Trial | 2016 | Montichiari, ITA | |
| 12 | C3 3000m Individual Pursuit | 2016 | Montichiari, ITA | |
| 12 | C1-5 750m Team Sprint | 2015 | Apeldoorn, NED | |
| 13 | Men's C3 - 1000m Time Trial | 2018 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 13 | C3 3000m Individual Pursuit | 2015 | Apeldoorn, NED | |
| 13 | Men's C1-3 - Scratch Race | 2015 | Apeldoorn, NED | |
| 14 | Men's C3 - 1000m Time Trial | 2015 | Apeldoorn, NED | |
