Manuela Schmermund is a German Paralympic sport shooter who has represented Germany at multiple Summer Paralympic Games. She competes in the SH1 classification, which includes athletes with an impairment that affects the lower limbs and who are able to support the weight of the gun themselves.
Paralympic participation and achievements
- 2004 Athens Paralympic Games – Secured a silver medal in the women's 10 m air pistol SH1 event.
- 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games – Earned a bronze medal in the women's 10 m air pistol SH1 event.
- 2012 London Paralympic Games – Competed in the women's 10 m air pistol SH1 event (did not medal).
Schmermund has also competed in various World Championships and European Championships within disability shooting, achieving additional podium finishes, though specific results vary by competition year.
Background
Details such as her exact date and place of birth are not consistently documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources. She is recognized within the Paralympic shooting community for her consistency and longevity in international competition.
Affiliations
- Member of the German Paralympic Shooting Team.
- Associated with the national governing body for shooting sports in Germany.
References
- International Paralympic Committee (IPC) athlete profile for Manuela Schmermund.
- Official results archives of the 2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympic Games.
All information presented is based on verified records from recognized sporting and Paralympic governing bodies.
