Tonnie Heijnen

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Tonnie Heijnen
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Personal information
Born (1967-06-03) 3 June 1967 (age 58)
Hoogeveen, Netherlands
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Sport Para table tennis
Disability class C9
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's teams C9
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2010 GwangjuMen's teams C9
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 Kranjska GoraMen's teams C9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2003 ZagrebMen's teams C9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2005 JesoloMen's teams C9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2009 GenoaMen's teams C9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2011 SplitMen's teams C9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2013 LignanoMen's teams C9

Tonnie Heijnen (born 3 June 1967) [1] 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. [2]

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. [3]

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. [4]

References

  1. "Athens 2004 Paralympic Games - Table Tennis - Official Results Book". ipc-services.org. International Paralympic Committee. 19 September 2004.
  2. "Tonnie Heijnen - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 25 September 2020.
  3. "Table Tennis - Interview with Tonnie Heijnen (in Dutch)". Stiching Intermobiel. 1 January 2011.
  4. "Tonnie Heijnen - Politie Topsport Selectie (in Dutch)". Politie Topsport Selectie. 25 September 2020.