Alhassane Baldé

German Paralympic athlete From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alhassane Baldé (born 21 December 1985) is a Guinean-born German Paralympic athlete who competes in long-distance running events in international level events.[1][2]

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Alhassane Baldé
Personal information
Born (1985-12-21) 21 December 1985 (age 39)
Conakry, Guinea
Home townBonn, Germany
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Sport
Country Germany
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityParaplegia
Disability classT54
Event(s)800 metres
1500 metres
5000 metres
Marathon
ClubSSF Bonn
Coached byAlois Gmeiner
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Germany
World Championships
2017 LondonMen's 1500m T54
2017 LondonMen's 5000m T54
European Championships
2014 SwanseaMen's 1500m T54
2014 SwanseaMen's 5000m T54
2018 BerlinMen's 5000m T54
2005 EspooMen's 800m T54
2016 GrossetoMen's 1500m T54
2016 GrossetoMen's 5000m T54
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Baldé was the second of twins. His disability was caused by a medical error at birth: he was pulled out of the womb in breech position resulting in an injured spine. He and his twin brother were adopted by his aunt and uncle moved to Düsseldorf aged nine months to receive medical treatment.[3][4]

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