Rainer Schmidt (table tennis)

Rainer Schmidt (born February 18, 1965) is a retired German para table tennis player who played in international level events. He participated in four Summer Paralympic Games and has won three Paralympic titles. He has also won five World titles and nine European titles in mostly team events with Jochen Wollmert.[1][2]

Rainer Schmidt
Rainer Schmidt
Personal information
Born (1965-02-18) 18 February 1965
Nümbrecht, West Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportPara table tennis
DisabilityFemur fibula ulna syndrome
Disability classC6
Retired2008

During his sporting career, he was a left handed player with a metal bar attached onto his left upper arm and has a prosthetic on his right leg.[3]

References

  1. "Rainer Schmidt - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 10 March 2020.
  2. "Rainer Schmidt - Website". Rainer Schmidt Table Tennis. 10 March 2020.
  3. "German Paralympics athlete fights to win acceptance". dw.com. 6 September 2008.
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