Thomas Geierspichler is an absolute Ausnahmeathlet. European champion, multiple world record owner and world champion - and since 2004 at the dream goal of each sportsman: olympic gold in the paralympics in Athens! In addition still three times silver and once bronze. And Thomas Geierspichler sits in the wheelchair.
Which at first sight like a contradiction looks, the victory of a man over itself is in reality. The overcoming of its Handicaps with power of the motivation and an uncompromising will. The sensational way of Thomas Geierspichler to the world point began with the bronze medal in the wheelchair Marathon with the paralympischen plays in Sydney 2000. Then it became European champion in the Halbmarathon in Lisbon and over 10,000 meters in Nottwil. The next triumphs: Three world records over 5.000 and 10,000 meters and in the Marathon, with which it with 1:48: 20 the” sound barrier “broke through. And finally as provisional high point of the career of the repeated world champion: the olympic gold medal in Athens 2004!
Thomas Geierspichler created the unbelievable. It has its physical handicap commutated in positive energy, joy of life and success will. With mental strength, self-assurance and a strong faith, from which he draws its Kraft. This way success continues Thomas Geierspichler. To new international sporty goals and maximum output. With consistent and intensive training, which costs much time and money. In addition, spurred of consciousness to be with its will power, motivation and steadfastness model for many humans.
Quickfacts
First name > Thomas
Name > Geierspichler
Born at > 14-04-1976
Born in > Salzburg
Resident in > 5081 Anif, Reschbergerweg 17
Father > Erich (deceased)
Mother > Marianne
Brothers and sisters > Erich
School education >
• Primary school,
• 3 year old one country and forest-economical technical school with conclusion,
• Office buyer with excellent success and
• Training as the Web designer with very good success
Models > (none, but which I admire): Jesus, William Wallace, family Stadlober, Forrest Gump Hobbies > Internet, read, music, sport, PC, cinema, friends
Favourite colors > green, yellow and orange
Favourite animals > sheep, wolf, cat, our dog “spike” (half-breed; Shepherd and which I know) Favourite plants > palm, ivy, Kaktus,
Favourite meal > Pizza (Thunfisch, frutti di mare), Spagetti, sea fruits, Krautfleckerl,
Favourite beverages > apple juice gesp. with tap water, Radler, can bread drunkenness
Favourite music > Dave Matthews volume, Suede, temp act ion, Aretha Franklin, Stereophonics, Helmet, Steve Ray Vaughn, Coldplay, classical period, Soul, radio, skirt, Blues however not really a certain direction
Favourite television transmission > departure touch, olympic plays, WM´s, general sport transmissions, King OF Queens,
Favourite film > kind of good marriage, Forrest Gump, which is life beautifully, the name of the rose, which hour of the winner, which Bible, which women want, bites Family one, soldier James Ryan, the Patriot, silence of the lambs, king of the kings, the latter the dogs, Saw
Favourite books > Bible, the small prince, David - humans after the heart of God, route of the life
Life slogan > the believing is possible everything (Mak. 9:23)
