Tonnie Heijnen
Tonnie Heijnen (born 3 June 1967) is a Dutch para table tennis player who competes in international level events. He is a Paralympic champion, World champion and six-time European medalist. He competes in team events alongside Gerben Last.[1]
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| Born | 3 June 1967 Hoogeveen, Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Para table tennis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | C9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
In 2002, Heijnen was involved in a serious car accident while on holiday which resulted in a leg injury. He lost part of his right leg in the accident below his knee.[2]
In 2010, two weeks after winning the World team class 9 title, he collapsed at home with pulmonary embolism, he spent three weeks in hospital and made a full recovery.[3]
References
- "Tonnie Heijnen - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 25 September 2020.
- "Table Tennis - Interview with Tonnie Heijnen (in Dutch)". Stiching Intermobiel. 1 January 2011.
- "Tonnie Heijnen - Politie Topsport Selectie (in Dutch)". Politie Topsport Selectie. 25 September 2020.
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