he competed in the 1996 summer paralympics in atlanta, united states. there he won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw - f42 event, a bronze medal in the men's pentathlon - p42 event and finished eighth in the men's high jump - f42-44 event. he also competed at the 2000 summer paralympics in sydney, australia. there he won a gold medal in the men's javelin throw - f42 event, a silver medal in the men's pentathlon - p42 event, finished eighth in the men's discus throw - f42 event and finished ninth in the men's long jump - f42 event. he also competed at the 2004 summer paralympics in athens, greece. there he won a gold medal in the men's javelin throw - f42 event