Heinrich Popow was born on 14 July 1983 and is a German sprinter.
12 Facts About Heinrich Popow
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Heinrich Popow started his sport career in 2001 at TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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Finally, Heinrich Popow won Gold in 100 metres at the Paralympics in London 2012.
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Heinrich Popow's family emigrated from Kazakhstan to Germany when he was seven years old.
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Heinrich Popow grew up in Nisterau, in Western Germany.
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Heinrich Popow tried several sports after his amputation, before starting track and field, in 2001, at TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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Heinrich Popow is one of the most popular German athletes on Facebook.
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Heinrich Popow defended lower bonuses for Paralympic athletes compared to Olympic winners.
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Heinrich Popow explains his opinion with the lower competition within the Paralympic field.
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Furthermore, Heinrich Popow defended the separation of the Paralympics and Olympics, otherwise the Paralympics would be eclipsed by the Olympic Games.
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In November 2012, Heinrich Popow was repeatedly honoured with a Silver Laurel Leaf, the highest sports award conferred by the Federal President of Germany to outstanding athletes.
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In 2011, Heinrich Popow was one of the most promising candidates for the election of the German award "Disabled Athlete of the Year".