Michal Stefanu

Michal Stefanu (born 10 December 1965) is a Czech former para table tennis player who competed at international table tennis competitions. He is a two-time Paralympic champion, World champion and six-time European champion in team events. Stefanu won his titles with René Tauš and František Glazar.[1][2][3]

Michal Stefanu
Stefanu at 2006 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1965-12-10) 10 December 1965
Náchod, Czechoslovakia
Sport
SportPara table tennis
Disability classC4
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Czech Republic
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyMen's singles C4
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensMen's teams C5
Silver medal – second place1996 AtlantaMen's singles C4
Silver medal – second place2004 AthensMen's singles C4
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyMen's teams C4
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1998 ParisMen's singles C4
Silver medal – second place2002 TaipeiMen's singles C4
Bronze medal – third place1998 ParisOpen singles wheelchair
Bronze medal – third place2006 MontreuxOpen singles standing
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1997 StockholmMen's singles C4
Gold medal – first place1997 StockholmMen's teams C4
Gold medal – first place2001 FrankfurtMen's teams C4
Gold medal – first place2003 ZagrebMen's teams C5
Gold medal – first place2003 ZagrebOpen singles standing
Gold medal – first place2005 JesoloMen's teams C4
Silver medal – second place2001 FrankfurtMen's singles C4
Silver medal – second place2005 JesoloMen's singles C4
Bronze medal – third place1995 HillerodMen's teams C4
Bronze medal – third place1999 PiestanyMen's teams C5
Bronze medal – third place2003 ZagrebMen's singles C4

Stefanu now competes wheelchair tennis, his highest singles ranking is reaching world number 30 in September 2005. As of 2023, he has won six singles titles and seventeen doubles titles with Miroslav Brychta.[4]

References
  1. "Michal Stefanu - Czech Paralympic Committee (in Czech)". Czech Paralympic Committee. 26 May 2023.
  2. "Michal Stefanu - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 26 May 2023.
  3. "Michal Stefanu - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 26 May 2023.
  4. "Michal Stefanu". International Tennis Federation. 26 May 2023.
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