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
Gold medal – first place2015 DohaMen's shot put F44
Silver medal – second place2013 LyonMen's shot put F44
Silver medal – second place2017 LondonMen's shot put F44
Bronze medal – third place2013 LyonMen's discus throw F44
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 SwanseaMen's shot put F44
Silver medal – second place2014 SwanseaMen's discus throw F44
Silver medal – second place2016 GrossetoMen's shot put F44
Bronze medal – third place2016 GrossetoMen's discus throw F44/46
Bronze medal – third place2018 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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