Stefan Rusch

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Stefan Rusch
Personal information
Born (1993-05-31) 31 May 1993 (age 31)
Groningen, Netherlands
Sport
CountryFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability Spastic diplegia
Disability class T34
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Christchurch Men's 100m T34
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Christchurch Men's 400m T34
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Lyon Men's 100m T34
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Stadskanaal Men's 100m T34
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Stadskanaal Men's 200m T34
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Berlin Men's 100m T34

Stefan Rusch (born 31 May 1993) is a Dutch Paralympic athlete who competes in international level events. He is a triple World bronze medalist and a triple European champion in 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres. He participated at the 2012 Summer Paralympics where he finished sixth in the final of the men's 100m T34 and 200m T34. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Stefan Rusch - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. Retrieved 9 November 2020.[ dead link ]
  2. "Stefan Rusch". TeamNL (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 November 2020.