Joseph Wengier
Israeli translator and former paralympic champion
About Joseph Wengier
Born 1954. Joseph Wengier is an Israeli para swimmer.
Joseph Wengier (; born 1954) is an Israeli paralympic swimming champion. He competed at the 1972, 1976, 1980, and 1984, and 1988 Summer Paralympics.
Life Wengier was born in 1954 and contracted polio when he was one year old. At the age of sixteen he joined the Israel Sports Center for the Disabled.
Throughout his sports career he won 20 medals at the Paralympic Games and set 17 world records.
Wengier works as a translator since 1972 and opened his own company Offiservice in 1988. He has a B.Sc. in biology from Tel Aviv University.
Wengier is a founding member of Etgarim organization for promotion of disabled sports. He was also chairman of the swimming committee within the Israel Sports Association for the Disabled.
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Who is Joseph Wengier?
Israeli translator and former paralympic champion
When was Joseph Wengier born?
Joseph Wengier was born on 24 January 1954.
What is Joseph Wengier's occupation?
Joseph Wengier is a para swimmer.
What nationality is Joseph Wengier?
Joseph Wengier is Israeli.
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