Tonnie Heijnen

Tonnie Heijnen
Heijnen at 2004 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
Born (1967-06-03) 3 June 1967
Hoogeveen, Netherlands
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportPara table tennis
C9
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensMen's teams C9
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 GwangjuMen's teams C9
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 Kranjska GoraMen's teams C9
Silver medal – second place2003 ZagrebMen's teams C9
Silver medal – second place2005 JesoloMen's teams C9
Silver medal – second place2009 GenoaMen's teams C9
Silver medal – second place2011 SplitMen's teams C9
Silver medal – second place2013 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.
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