Biography
Started: He began playing boccia at age 18 in 2001 in Bratislava, Slovakia. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: He was introduced to the sport at his school. "They told me I should try it. I took part in the training, I was immediately interested as it was fun and since then I have been doing this sport for over 20 years." (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; bratislavskenoviny.sk, 02 Jul 2024)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He would also like to win a gold medal at a world and European championships. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Awards: He and his teammates at the time, Samuel Andrejcik and Michaela Balcova, were named Best Paralympic Team of the Year by the Club of Sports Editors in 2019 and 2021. (paralympic.sk, 02 May 2024)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 1, 1983
Place of ResidenceBRATISLAVA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenCzech, German, Slovak
CoachMartin Gabko [personal, national], SVK
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Pairs - BC4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 4 | Individual - BC4 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 4 | Pairs - BC4 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 5 | Pairs - BC4 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 8 | Pairs - BC4 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 9 | Individual - BC4 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 13 | Individual - BC4 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 21 | Individual - BC4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Pairs - BC4 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 4 | Pairs - BC4 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| 6 | Individual - BC4 | 2006 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 15 | Individual - BC4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 22 | Individual - BC4 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 7 | Individual - BC4 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 7 | Pairs - BC4 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
