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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Classification
F44
Further personal information
Family
Husband Ulrich Niepoth
Residence
Schlitz, GER
Languages
German, English
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She took up the sport in 1998 in Munster, Germany.
Why this sport?
She loved exercising and competing against other athletes.
Club / Team
TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Germany
Name of coach
Willi Gernemann [national]
Coach from which country?
Germany
International debut
Year
2000
Competing for
Germany
Tournament
Paralympic Games
Location
Sydney, NSW
General interest
Nicknames
Micha (Athlete, 24 Jun 2010)
Hero / Idol
German basketball player Dirk Nowitzki. (Athlete, 24 Jun 2010)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"You are able to do anything when you believe in it."
(Athlete, 24 Jun 2010)
(Athlete, 24 Jun 2010)
Impairment
Her right leg was amputated below the knee as a result of bone cancer. (Athlete, 20 Dec 2010)
Other information
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Shot Put F42-46 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Women's Discus Throw F42-46 | Final Round | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Shot Put F42-46 | Final | 2011-01-22 | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Shot Put F42/44 | Final Round | 2012-09-03 | 3 |