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Günther Matzinger
Personal information
Birth nameGünther Matzinger
NationalityAustrian
Born (1987-05-16) 16 May 1987 (age 37)
Sport
CountryAustria
SportAthletics
Disability classT46
ClubVCA Salzburg
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Austria
European Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Baku Mixed team
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London 400 m T46
Gold medal – first place 2012 London 800 m T46
IPC Athletics World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lyon 400 m T46
Silver medal – second place 2011 Christchurch 400 m T46
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Christchurch 800 m T46
IPC Athletics European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2016 Grosseto 200 m T47
Updated on 9 June 2014

Günther Matzinger (born 16 May 1987) is an Austrian track and field athlete who competes in disability athletics in the T46 category. He won the gold medal for the 800 metres at the 2012 Paralympic Games for his category with a new World Record.[1] Matzinger won a silver and bronze medal at the 2011 World Championships.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ paralympic.org "Athletic events come close" Archived 2013-08-20 at archive.today
  2. ^ paralympic.org "Singleton pips Pistorius"
  3. ^ paralympic.org "Three world records one event"
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