Philipp Handler

Philipp Handler (born 8 October 1991, in New York City) is a Swiss Paralympic sprinter who competes in international level events. He is a five time European medalist and has participated at the Paralympic Games in 2012 and 2016 but did not medal. He moved from New York City to Embrach, Switzerland when he was five years old.[1][2][3]

Philipp Handler
Personal information
Born (1991-10-08) 8 October 1991
New York City, United States
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
Country  Switzerland
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityAchromatopsia, nystagmus
Disability classT13
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing   Switzerland
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2012 StadskanaalMen's 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2012 StadskanaalMen's 200m T13
Bronze medal – third place2014 SwanseaMen's 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2016 GrossetoMen's 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2018 BerlinMen's 200m T13

References
  1. "Philipp Handler - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 8 November 2020.
  2. "Philipp Handler - Personal Website". Philipp Handler website. 8 November 2020.
  3. "Philipp Handler - Swiss Paralympic Committee (in German)". Swiss Paralympic Committee. 8 November 2020.
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