Adrián Matušík

Adrián Matušík (born 13 June 1980) is a Slovakian Paralympic athlete who competes in discus throw and shot put events at international elite events. He is a World champion and European champion in shot put and has won three medals in discus throw.[1]

Adrián Matušík
Personal information
Born (1980-04-13) 13 April 1980
Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Sport
Country Slovakia
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF44
Event(s)Discus throw
Shot put
ClubAK Nové Zámky
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Slovakia
World Championships
2015 DohaMen's shot put F44
2013 LyonMen's shot put F44
2017 LondonMen's shot put F44
2013 LyonMen's discus throw F44
European Championships
2014 SwanseaMen's shot put F44
2014 SwanseaMen's discus throw F44
2016 GrossetoMen's shot put F44
2016 GrossetoMen's discus throw F44/46
2018 BerlinMen's discus throw F64

Matušík had his left leg severely injured in 2001 after an accident while digging a well which resulted in his leg amputated below the knee.[2]

References
  1. "Adrian Matusik - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 13 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Adrian Matusik - Slovakian Paralympic Committee (in Slovak)". Slovakian Paralympic Committee. 13 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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