Frances Herrmann

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Frances Herrmann
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2008 Beijing Discus throw F32-34/51-53
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Javelin throw F34
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Rio Javelin throw F34
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Paris Javelin throw F34
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Doha Javelin throw F34
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Grosseto Javelin throw F34
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Swansea Shot put F34
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2016 Grosseto Shot put F34

Frances Herrmann (born 22 June 1989) is a Paralympian athlete from Germany competing mainly in category F34 throwing events. [1]

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Career

She competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There she won a silver medal in the women's F32-34/51-53 discus throw event as well as competing in the F32-34/52/53 shot put and the F33/34/52/53 javelin throw.

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References

  1. "Herrmann, Frances". IPC. Retrieved 29 October 2015.

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