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Evelyn Schmied

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Evelyn Schmied-Wadda (15 December 1965 – 17 December 2019) was an Austrian Paralympic athlete who competed at international track and field competitions. She was a Paralympic bronze medalist, World silver medalist and a European champion.[1][2]

Born(1965-12-15)15 December 1965
Died17 December 2019(2019-12-17) (aged 54)
Rennweg
Country Austria
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Evelyn Schmied-Wadda
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Born(1965-12-15)15 December 1965
Died17 December 2019(2019-12-17) (aged 54)
Rennweg
Sport
Country Austria
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
F54
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Austria
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyShot put F52-54
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2002 LilleShot put F54
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2003 AssenDiscus throw F54
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Schmied-Wadda died of cancer in a hospice in Rennweg.[3]

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