Biography
Started: He began playing sitting volleyball at age 27 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Athlete, 03 Apr 2011)
Reason: He had always liked volleyball. (Athlete, 03 Apr 2011)
Awards: He received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt [Silver Laurel Leaf] in Germany in recognition of his bronze medal at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (saar-report.de, 07 Nov 2012)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He works as a senior purchasing manager for a multinational chemical and consumer goods company based in Dusseldorf, Germany. (LinkedIn profile, 22 Mar 2024)
OTHER STUDIES
He has studied for a diploma in chemical engineering at Munster University of Applied Sciences in Germany. (LinkedIn profile, 22 Mar 2024; Athlete, 03 Apr 2011)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 19, 1972
OccupationAthlete, Manager
EducationBusiness Management, Marketing - Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Languages SpokenEnglish, German
CoachMartin Blechschmidt [club], GER; Christoph Herzog [national], GER
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Men | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 4 | Men | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 5 | Men | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | Men | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men | 2023 | Caorle, ITA | |
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