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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Spinal Cord Injuries
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Classification
SH1
Further personal information
Languages
Danish, English, German, Polish
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began the sport in 1971 at the Lavia Naestved sports club in Denmark.
Why this sport?
When he heard about the Lavia Naestved sports club opening, he joined and took up shooting.
General interest
Nicknames
Kazi (Athlete, 14 Dec 2011)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Don't worry about a poor shot. Concentrate on the next shot, and block everything else out. One shouldn't focus on achieving a good result, but on giving your best effort." (dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
Awards and honours
He was Denmark's flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. (tv2.dk, 01 Aug 2008)
He was named the 1996 Athlete of the Year by the Danish Disabled Sports Federation. (dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
He was named the 1996 Athlete of the Year by the Danish Disabled Sports Federation. (dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
Other sports
He competed in archery at the 1972 and 1976 Paralympic Games. He also participated in wheelchair basketball at the 1976 Games. (dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
Impairment
He broke his back in a scooter accident in 1964. He spent almost eight years in hospital due to various complications following the crash. (Athlete, 14 Dec 2011; dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
Other information
PARALYMPIC VETERAN
The 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing was his 10th consecutive Paralympic Games appearance. He first competed at the 1972 Games in Heidelberg, where he took part in the archery competition. "When the Olympic flame is lit, it sends shivers down my spine." (handicapportalen.dk, 15 May 2008; dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
STOLEN GEAR
In the weeks before the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens his shooting equipment was stolen from his car in Naestved, Denmark. (bt.dk, 15 Aug 2004)
The 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing was his 10th consecutive Paralympic Games appearance. He first competed at the 1972 Games in Heidelberg, where he took part in the archery competition. "When the Olympic flame is lit, it sends shivers down my spine." (handicapportalen.dk, 15 May 2008; dillesport.dk, 25 Aug 1996)
STOLEN GEAR
In the weeks before the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens his shooting equipment was stolen from his car in Naestved, Denmark. (bt.dk, 15 Aug 2004)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH1 | Qualification | 17 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Qualification | 21 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Free Rifle 3x40 SH1 | Preliminary | 17 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle 3x40 SH1 | Preliminary | 10 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH1 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH1 | Preliminary | 8 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Final Round | 5 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Preliminary | 8 | ||
| Mixed English Match SH1 | Preliminary | 30 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Air Rifle 3x40 SH3 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle 3x40 SH3 | Preliminary | 2 | ||
| Mixed Olympic Match SH3 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Mixed Olympic Match SH3 | Preliminary | 2 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Standing SH1>3 | Preliminary | 27 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Preliminary | 8 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH1 | Preliminary | 19 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Final Round | 7 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Free Rifle 3x40 SH1 | Preliminary | 17 | ||
| Mixed Free Rifle Prone SH1 | Preliminary | 28 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH1 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH1 | Preliminary | 6 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Final Round | 7 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Preliminary | 6 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Air Pistol 2-6 | Final Round | 14 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing 2-6 | Final Round | 5 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Kneeling 2-6 | Final Round | 22 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Prone 2-6 | Final Round | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Air Pistol 2-5 | Final Round | 5 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle 3 Positions 2-5 | Final Round | 15 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Kneeling 2-5 | Final Round | 15 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Standing 2-5 | Final Round | 12 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone 2-5 | Final Round | 17 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's FITA Round Open | Final Round | 16 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's FITA Round Team Open | Final Round | 10 | ||
| Men's FITA Round Open | Final Round | 29 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Air Rifle Kneeling 2-6 | Final Round | 20 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone 2-6 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's Air Pistol 2-6 | Final Round | 18 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle 3 Positions Team 2-6 | Final Round | 7 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle 3 Positions 2-6 | Final Round | 11 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Standing Team 2-6 | Final Round | 6 | ||
| Men's Air Rifle Standing 2-6 | Final Round | 9 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Kneeling Team 2-6 | Final Round | 7 | ||
| Mixed Air Rifle Prone Team 2-6 | Final Round | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed 10m Air Rifle prone SH1 | Qualification | 2010-07-19 | 35 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed 10m Air Rifle prone SH1 | Qualification | 2014-07-21 | 79 |