Astrid Hengsbach

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Astrid Hengsbach
Personal information
Born (1979-03-23) 23 March 1979 (age 46)
Herdecke, Germany
Sport
CountryFlag of Germany.svg Germany
Sport Para rowing
ClubRuderclub Westfalen Herdecke
Medal record
Para rowing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg Germany
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 London Mixed coxed four

Astrid Hengsbach (born 23 March 1979) is a German former Paralympic rower who competed at international rowing competitions. She is a Paralympic silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [1] [2]

In 2010, Hengsbach was involved in a car accident and suffered from a stiffened ankle joint and limited motion in her right hand. [3]

References

  1. "Astrid Hengsbach - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 20 December 2023.
  2. "Astrid Hengsbach - World Rowing". World Rowing. 20 December 2023.
  3. "A deceptive idyll (in German)". Westfalen Post. 10 September 2013.