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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