Astrid Hengsbach
Personal information
Born (1979-03-23) 23 March 1979
Herdecke, Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportPara rowing
ClubRuderclub Westfalen Herdecke
Medal record
Para rowing
Representing  Germany
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2012 LondonMixed coxed four

Astrid Hengsbach (born 23 March 1979) is a German former Paralympic rower who competed at international rowing competitions. She is a Paralympic silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

In 2010, Hengsbach was involved in a car accident and suffered from a stiffened ankle joint and limited motion in her right hand.[3]

References

  1. "Astrid Hengsbach - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 20 December 2023.
  2. "Astrid Hengsbach - World Rowing". World Rowing. 20 December 2023.
  3. "A deceptive idyll (in German)". Westfalen Post. 10 September 2013.
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