Alhassane Baldé (born 21 December 1985) is a Guinean-born German Paralympic athlete who competes in long-distance running events in international level events.[1][2]

Alhassane Baldé
Personal information
Born (1985-12-21) 21 December 1985 (age 38)
Conakry, Guinea
Home townBonn, Germany
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Sport
Country Germany
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityParaplegia
Disability classT54
Event(s)800 metres
1500 metres
5000 metres
Marathon
ClubSSF Bonn
Coached byAlois Gmeiner
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Germany
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2017 London Men's 1500m T54
Bronze medal – third place 2017 London Men's 5000m T54
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Swansea Men's 1500m T54
Silver medal – second place 2014 Swansea Men's 5000m T54
Silver medal – second place 2018 Berlin Men's 5000m T54
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Espoo Men's 800m T54
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Grosseto Men's 1500m T54
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Grosseto Men's 5000m T54

Baldé was the second of twins. His disability was caused by a medical error at birth: he was pulled out of the womb in breech position resulting in an injured spine. He and his twin brother were adopted by his aunt and uncle moved to Düsseldorf aged nine months to receive medical treatment.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Alhassane Balde". Team Deutschland (in German). Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Para-Sport Kampagne 2018". alles geben nichts nehmen (in German). 28 April 2020. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Alhassane Balde - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Alhassane Balde: Bei der Heim-EM mit doppelter Podiumschance". leichtathletik.de (in German). 16 August 2018. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021.
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