Lily Anggreny

Lily Anggreny (born September 15, 1960) is a retired German wheelchair racer who has competed in three Summer Paralympic Games and two Summer Olympic Games.[1] She was the tenth child of Chinese parents then emigrated to Germany aged 19. She studied English and sinology in Germany. In 2008, she switched to handcycling.[2]

Lily Anggreny
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1960-09-15) 15 September 1960
Sumatra, Indonesia
Sport
Country Germany
SportAthletics
DisabilityPolio
Disability classT52
Medal record
Track and field
Representing  Germany
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place1992 BarcelonaWomen's 5,000m TW3-4
Silver medal – second place1992 BarcelonaWomen's 10,000m TW3-4
Bronze medal – third place1992 BarcelonaWomen's marathon TW3-4
Bronze medal – third place1996 AtlantaWomen's 10,000m T52-53

References

  1. "Lily Anggreny (in German)". Bochum.de. 1 February 2005.
  2. "Die Marathon-Frau (Marathon Woman)". waz.de. 3 January 2011.
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