Kenny van Weeghel

Dutch wheelchair racer and champion

Kenny van Weeghel - Dutch wheelchair racer and champion
Born

September 16th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Competed in wheelchair racing and achieved significant results in major competitions. Participated in multiple Paralympic Games, representing the Netherlands. Specializes in various distances and has garnered multiple national and international titles. Demonstrated high levels of athletic performance throughout the career.

Competed in the 2004 Athens Paralympics, winning a bronze medal in the marathon

Secured multiple titles at the IPC Athletics World Championships

Set national records in wheelchair racing events

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