Andrea Hegen

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Andrea Hegen
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2008 Beijing Javelin Throw – F42-46
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens Javelin Throw - F42-46

Andrea Hegen is a Paralympian athlete from Germany competing mainly in category F42-46 javelin throw events.

She competed in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. There she won a bronze medal in the women's F42-46 javelin throw event.

She competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There she went one better winning a silver medal in the women's F42-46 javelin throw event.


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