Iris Pruysen

Iris Pruysen (born 26 November 1987) is a Dutch retired Paralympic athlete who competed in sprinting and long jump at international elite competitions. She is a World champion and a European bronze medalist in long jump. Pruysen lost her lower right leg following a gas explosion on a boat at a sailing camp in IJsselmeer. She had her leg amputated a few days later in Erasmus Hospital in Rotterdam.[1][2]

Iris Pruysen
Personal information
Born (1987-11-26) 26 November 1987
Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT44
Retired2018
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Netherlands
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 LyonLong jump T44
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2012 Stadskanaal100m T44
Bronze medal – third place2012 Stadskanaal200m T44
Bronze medal – third place2014 SwanseaLong jump T44

References

  1. "Iris Pruysen - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 1 July 2021.
  2. "Iris Pruysen can still make so much progress (in Dutch)". Atletiek.nl. 29 August 2012.
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