Tonnie Heijnen
Dutch para table tennis player
About Tonnie Heijnen
Born 1967. Tonnie Heijnen is a Dutch para table tennis player.
Tonnie Heijnen (born 3 June 1967) is a Dutch para table tennis player who competes in international level events. He is a Paralympic champion, World champion and six-time European medalist. He competes in team events alongside Gerben Last.
Personal life In 2002, Heijnen was involved in a serious car accident while on holiday which resulted in a leg injury. He lost part of his right leg in the accident below his knee.
In 2010, two weeks after winning the World team class 9 title, he collapsed at home with pulmonary embolism, he spent three weeks in hospital and made a full recovery.
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Who is Tonnie Heijnen?
Dutch para table tennis player
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Tonnie Heijnen was born on 3 June 1967 in Hoogeveen.
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Tonnie Heijnen is a para table tennis player.
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Tonnie Heijnen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tonnie Heijnen. https://biography.guide/tonnie-heijnen/
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