Philipp Handler

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Philipp Handler
Personal information
Born (1991-10-08) 8 October 1991 (age 33)
New York City, United States
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
Country Switzerland
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityAchromatopsia, nystagmus
Disability classT13
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Switzerland
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2012 Stadskanaal Men's 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Stadskanaal Men's 200m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Swansea Men's 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Grosseto Men's 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Berlin Men's 200m T13

Philipp Handler (born 8 October 1991, in New York City) is a Swiss Paralympic sprinter who competes in international level events. He is a five time European medalist and has participated at the Paralympic Games in 2012 and 2016 but did not medal. He moved from New York City to Embrach, Switzerland when he was five years old.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Philipp Handler - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 8 November 2020.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Philipp Handler - Personal Website". Philipp Handler website. 8 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Philipp Handler - Swiss Paralympic Committee (in German)". Swiss Paralympic Committee. 8 November 2020.
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